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Russia-Myanmar relations
In Moscow Meeting, Myanmar Junta Chief Praises ‘King’ Putin
By Sebastian Strangio
Isolated and sanctioned by the West, the two nations continue to move into closer diplomatic and strategic alignment.
Myanmar Junta Chief to Meet with Vladimir Putin on Russia Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Facing Western sanctions and opprobrium, Naypyidaw and Moscow have strengthened their cooperation in both the economic and security spheres.
The Myanmar Junta Is Losing Its Foreign Backers
By Ivan U. Klyszcz and Harold Chambers
Increasingly, the junta has no one to lean on except for a distracted Russia.
The Dwindling Prospects For Russian and Chinese-Backed Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar
By Syah Vaghji
Growing political turbulence, especially in the northern part of Shan State, has drastically narrowed the chances of progress on a host of large-scale projects.
Military-ruled Myanmar Hosts Joint Naval Exercise With Russia
By Grant Peck
Russia is a major supporter and arms supplier of Myanmar's military government, which seized power and ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021.
Myanmar and Russia Sign Energy Deals, Establish Direct Flights
By Sebastian Strangio
The agreements point to the advancing strategic convergence between the two pariah states.
Myanmar and Russia Agree to Establish Nuclear Technology Hub in Yangon
By Sebastian Strangio
Civilian nuclear cooperation is the fruit of a growing convergence of interests between the two pariah states.
Myanmar Junta Leader Meets, Praises Russia’s President Putin
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting reflected the growing strategic convergence between the two international outcasts.
Pariah Solidarity: Myanmar-Russia Relations Blossom Amid Western Sanctions
By Sebastian Strangio
The international reaction to the Myanmar coup and the Russian invasion of Ukraine has prompted a toxic convergence between the two nations.
Russia is Gaining an Indo-Pacific Foothold Through Myanmar
By Mohamed Zeeshan
While the West continues to try to isolate and punish Russia for the war in Ukraine, elsewhere Moscow is widening its reach and influence.
Is the Ukraine War Boosting China’s Influence in Myanmar?
By Patrick Dupont
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has distracted it from a burgeoning partnership – including arms sales – with Myanmar’s junta. Will Beijing fill the gap?
UN’s Futile Effort to Engage Myanmar on the Rohingya Crisis
By Lau Seng Yap
The United Nations Security Council decides to increase pressure on Myanmar, but it won’t have much of an impact.
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