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Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held talks with Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, in Moscow. This meeting marked Min Aung Hlaing's fourth visit to Russia since his military seized power in February 2021, ousting the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, discussions aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Russia and Myanmar which have grown closer amid Western sanctions against both countries.
Western nations widely condemned Myanmar's military coup in 2021 and imposed political and economic sanctions on the regime, the military has encountered armed resistance from pro-democracy forces and ethnic minority groups, leading to serious human rights violations and civilian casualties, despite these difficulties, the junta has remained in power largely with the help of nations like China and Russia.
Russia has been an important ally of Myanmar's military government, offering economic, military and diplomatic support, Myanmar military uses Russian-made fighter jets in operations against pro-democracy resistance forces and ethnic minority groups. Despite international criticism and sanctions, this military assistance has been crucial in preserving the regime's war capabilities.
During their meeting, Putin and Min Aung Hlaing discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, energy and nuclear power, Putin praised the growing ties between Russia and Myanmar, highlighting their great potential for further collaboration, Min Aung Hlaing expressed gratitude for Russia's support and endorsed Putin's leadership in Ukraine describing him as a "king".
Two countries have agreed to enhance economic cooperation, with Russia planning investments in Myanmar energy, nuclear technology, transportation, agriculture and telecommunications sectors, a notable agreement involves the construction of a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar, which could expand to 300 megawatts, additionally, Russia is set to invest in Myanmar's special economic zone in Dawei, including projects for a port, coal-fired power plant and oil refinery.
Meeting has been criticized by Western nations and opposition groups in Myanmar, who view Russia's support as legitimizing the military regime. The National Unity Government (NUG), the main opposition to the junta, condemned the meeting as an act of support for a "brutal military dictatorship". Southeast Asian lawmakers have also expressed concerns that Russia's backing deepens repression and threatens regional stability.
Western nations widely condemned Myanmar's military coup in 2021 and imposed political and economic sanctions on the regime, the military has encountered armed resistance from pro-democracy forces and ethnic minority groups, leading to serious human rights violations and civilian casualties, despite these difficulties, the junta has remained in power largely with the help of nations like China and Russia.
Russia has been an important ally of Myanmar's military government, offering economic, military and diplomatic support, Myanmar military uses Russian-made fighter jets in operations against pro-democracy resistance forces and ethnic minority groups. Despite international criticism and sanctions, this military assistance has been crucial in preserving the regime's war capabilities.
During their meeting, Putin and Min Aung Hlaing discussed deepening bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, energy and nuclear power, Putin praised the growing ties between Russia and Myanmar, highlighting their great potential for further collaboration, Min Aung Hlaing expressed gratitude for Russia's support and endorsed Putin's leadership in Ukraine describing him as a "king".
Two countries have agreed to enhance economic cooperation, with Russia planning investments in Myanmar energy, nuclear technology, transportation, agriculture and telecommunications sectors, a notable agreement involves the construction of a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar, which could expand to 300 megawatts, additionally, Russia is set to invest in Myanmar's special economic zone in Dawei, including projects for a port, coal-fired power plant and oil refinery.
Meeting has been criticized by Western nations and opposition groups in Myanmar, who view Russia's support as legitimizing the military regime. The National Unity Government (NUG), the main opposition to the junta, condemned the meeting as an act of support for a "brutal military dictatorship". Southeast Asian lawmakers have also expressed concerns that Russia's backing deepens repression and threatens regional stability.
