Russia's Ukraine invasion 'justified': Myanmar junta
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia's Ukraine invasion 'justified': Myanmar junta

India Today  

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is "justified" and demonstrates Moscow's position as a world power, Myanmar's junta said on Friday, backing its major ally and arms supplier. But junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun said Moscow's military had "carried out what is justified for the sustainability of their country's sovereignty". Last year, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met the head of Russia's state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, in Moscow to discuss "potential military technical cooperation". He later told Moscow's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu that Myanmar's army had "become one of the strongest in the region" thanks to his country's help, according to Russian news agency TASS.

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Military-ruled Myanmar hosts joint naval exercise with Russia, its close ally and top arms supplier
1 year, 1 month ago

Military-ruled Myanmar hosts joint naval exercise with Russia, its close ally and top arms supplier

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The military-run Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar is holding its first joint naval exercise with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, with the countries carrying out maneuvers in the Andaman Sea. Reports in the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper said that the maritime security exercise with Russia was being held until Thursday, 157 kilometers west of Myeik …

Russia’s war in Ukraine challenges old comrades in Southeast Asia
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia’s war in Ukraine challenges old comrades in Southeast Asia

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin’s absence from the G20 Summit in Bali also undermines talk of a Russian pivot to the Asia-Pacific region. Now with the Russian army retreating in parts of Ukraine and international sanctions biting deeply into Russia’s economy, some old friends in Southeast Asia appear to be avoiding direct eye contact as Putin looks east. Hun Sen has not just …

China, Russia, India enabling Myanmar’s military rule: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

China, Russia, India enabling Myanmar’s military rule: Report

Al Jazeera  

Group of international legislators also call on world to move beyond ASEAN’s ‘failed’ peace plan and recognise Mynamar’s National Unity Government. Support from China, Russia and India is enabling Myanmar’s military to sustain itself and carry out human rights abuses despite its failure to consolidate power following last year’s coup, a group of international legislators has said. ‘Most potent enablers’ …

Ukraine-type approach required for Myanmar’s military: UN expert
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine-type approach required for Myanmar’s military: UN expert

Al Jazeera  

UN rapporteur called for sanctions and arms embargo saying Russian weapons are being used against the people of Myanmar. The types of Russian weapons used in Ukraine are also killing people in Myanmar, an independent United Nations expert has said, urging countries at the UN to form a coalition — as they had done after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine — …

US sanctions Myanmar businessmen over alleged Russian arms deals
2 years, 2 months ago

US sanctions Myanmar businessmen over alleged Russian arms deals

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says sanctions take aim at Russia and Belarus’ support for Myanmar military. “The sanctions announced today target those who profit from the oppressive actions of the regime by operating in the defence sectors of Burma’s economy and providing arms and other material support to Burma’s military,” the US Treasury said in a statement, referring …

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing meets Putin for first time since coup
2 years, 3 months ago

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing meets Putin for first time since coup

Al Jazeera  

Meeting between leaders underlines the two nations deepening relationship after Myanmar coup and Ukraine invasion. Myanmar’s military chief and coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has held his first, and long-awaited, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a further sign of the deepening ties between the two sanctions-hit countries. Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power from Myanmar’s elected government in …

Leader of Myanmar's military junta to visit Russia for economic talks
2 years, 3 months ago

Leader of Myanmar's military junta to visit Russia for economic talks

Firstpost  

Min Aung Hlaing’s visit comes as both governments face diplomatic isolation – Moscow for its February invasion of Ukraine, and Naypyidaw for a military coup last year Yangon, Myanmar: The leader of Myanmar’s military junta will travel to Russia next week for economic talks, state media in the Southeast Asian nation reported Saturday. Min Aung Hlaing’s visit comes as both …

Russia’s foreign minister makes official visit to Myanmar
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia’s foreign minister makes official visit to Myanmar

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived Wednesday in Myanmar for an official visit that Moscow said will include discussions with the military government on security and economic issues, the Russian news agency TASS reported. Russia is a major supporter of Myanmar’s military government, which came to power in February last year when it ousted the elected government of …

Russian foreign minister Lavrov to visit Myanmar on 3 August
2 years, 4 months ago

Russian foreign minister Lavrov to visit Myanmar on 3 August

Firstpost  

As Moscow’s ties with the West unravel over the intervention in Ukraine, the Kremlin is seeking to pivot the country towards the Middle East, Asia, and Africa Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will travel to Myanmar on Wednesday for meetings with the conflict-wracked country’s junta leaders, his ministry said. As Moscow’s ties with the West unravel over the intervention …

Myanmar leader shops for support, weapons in Moscow
2 years, 5 months ago

Myanmar leader shops for support, weapons in Moscow

Al Jazeera  

Myanmar generals invest in Russia relationship as much of the world gives them the cold shoulder. With both regimes increasingly isolated on the world stage, Myanmar’s top general has been in Moscow to meet senior officials from Russia’s defence ministry, pledging deeper military ties and cooperation on nuclear energy. “They frankly exchanged views on further promotion of existing friendly relations …

‘Stronger together’: Myanmar, Russia parade military relationship
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Stronger together’: Myanmar, Russia parade military relationship

Al Jazeera  

Increasingly isolated on the world stage, Myanmar’s deepening Russia ties will be on display at annual Armed Forces Day event. ‘Close cooperation’ Still, while the Myanmar military’s arsenal includes arms and equipment from numerous countries, Russia remains its top international defence partner. The head of Rosoboronexport said in July 2021 that it enjoys “close cooperation” with Myanmar’s armed forces and …

Where do Russia’s allies stand as Western powers slam Moscow?
2 years, 9 months ago

Where do Russia’s allies stand as Western powers slam Moscow?

Al Jazeera  

While Western countries swiftly united in a chorus of criticism against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s allies reacted with milder tones as they find themselves walking a tightrope between security concerns and economic interests. In a short statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid condemned Russia’s move as “a serious violation of the international order”, but also stressed Israel’s “deep, long-lasting …

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