Putin and Myanmar Junta Leader Deepen Diplomatic and Military Ties in Moscow

The leaders discussed trade, military cooperation, and nuclear energy projects, strengthening relations between two nations facing Western sanctions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation.
The two leaders praised growing trade ties, with Russia exporting raw materials and fertilizers to Myanmar and discussing potential energy, transport, and telecom projects.
Myanmar gifted six elephant calves to Russia in January, coinciding with Russia's delivery of fighter jets used by Myanmar's military in ongoing conflicts.
Russia remains a key arms supplier and defender of Myanmar's military government, which faces accusations of human rights abuses and sanctions from Western nations.
The meeting included agreements on constructing a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar and plans for a Myanmar military unit to join Moscow's May 9th military parade.