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.