Myanmar’s military leader visits Russia for discussions on cooperation with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Myanmar's military leader.

The talks at the Kremlin on Tuesday mark Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's fourth visit to Russia since Myanmar's military seized power in February 2021, ousting the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

During the meeting, Putin highlighted the increase in trade with Myanmar's military government, and emphasized close cooperation on the international stage. Russia, alongside China, remains a key supporter and arms supplier to Myanmar's military government.

Min Aung Hlaing, in turn, expressed his open support for Russia's military operations in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, according to Russia's TASS news agency, Myanmar officials have been invited to attend Moscow's Victory Day Parade on May 9th.