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Leader of Myanmar's military junta to visit Russia for economic talks
FirstpostMin 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 governments face diplomatic isolation – Moscow for its February invasion of Ukraine, and Naypyidaw for a military coup last year. Since then, Myanmar’s ruling generals have sought to deepen ties with major ally and arms supplier Moscow – whose invasion the junta has said was “justified”. The junta chief undertook a “private visit” to Moscow in July, where he reportedly met officials from Moscow’s space agency Roscosmos and nuclear agencies, while second in command Soe Win also visited Russia late last month.
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