US EditionPutin Strengtehns Ties with Myanmar as Junta Leader Visits Moscow
- Myanmar's Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing is meeting President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss economic and security cooperation, according to Myanmar's ruling State Administration Council.
- Bilateral agreements on energy, science, and technology sectors are expected to be signed during the meeting, as mentioned in the statement from Myanmar's State Administration Council.
- The Myanmar junta, heavily reliant on Russian weapons, has killed at least 6,366 civilians since the 2021 coup, as reported by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners.
- Min Aung Hlaing's visit marks his fourth trip to Russia since the coup, amid concerns about the junta's ability to maintain power as ethnic groups gain ground throughout the country.
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Myanmar leader backs Russia against Ukraine
Myanmar fully supports Russia's military campaign against Ukraine and is confident in Moscow's victory, the Asian country's prime minister, Min Aung Hlaing, has said. He made the remarks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday, stressing that the conflict was instigated by the West. According to Min Aung Hlaing, the world is moving toward a multipolar order, led by Russia, while the Ukraine crisis has unf…
2 Myanmar Chin Rebel Groups Meet In Mizoram, Merge To Form New Body
Two Myanmar-based rebel groups have merged to form a new body in a meeting held in Mizoram's capital Aizawl, sources said. The two pro-democracy rebel groups from Myanmar are the Chinland Council, and the Interim Chin National Consultative Council (ICNCC). They have been merged to form the Chin National Council, sources said. The agreement was signed in the presence of Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and local leaders. The agreement was signed …
Russia and Myanmar FMs discuss bilateral relations
The parties dealt emphasized the implementation of the agreements reached, especially the strengthening of economic, trade and humanitarian ties, the statement said. They also appreciated the need for closer coordination between the foreign policy bodies of the two countries in regional and international affairs, given that Myanmar assumed the role of coordinator of cooperation with Russia in the talks with the Association of Southeast Asian Nat…
The Myanmar Junta Leader’s Moscow Win
By: David Scott MathiesonA rare book indeedMyanmar strongman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing paid a high-profile state visit to Russia this week, possibly the highest level foreign trip since he staged the coup d’etat in February 2021 that plunged his country into disaster. He was received by President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin where the two leaders embraced, before a series of official meetings deepened the relationship with a series of bila…
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