Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Russia for official talks with Vladimir Putin

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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has arrived in Russia for an official visit, marking his first trip to the country since assuming the presidency in April. He is scheduled to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin to discuss bilateral cooperation in security, economy, and social affairs.

The visit aims to strengthen strategic ties between the two nations, which maintain close defense and energy relationships. Key areas of cooperation include the construction of a small-scale nuclear power plant in Myanmar with Rosatom and investment in the Dawei Special Economic Zone, following a memorandum signed in February 2025.

Min Aung Hlaing's trip also includes participation in a Myanmar-Russia business forum. This diplomatic effort follows a series of recent visits to India, China, Laos, and Thailand as the administration seeks greater international legitimacy following a widely criticized election.

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[● 6 SOURCES] Min Aung Hlaing has visited Russia four times while serving as junta chief. jack1065.com · mix929.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · wsau.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The visit includes a Myanmar-Russia business forum. jack1065.com · mix929.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · wsau.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The two nations signed a memorandum on investment for the Dawei Special Economic Zone in February 2025. jack1065.com · mix929.com · wsau.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Russia provides army training and university scholarships to Myanmar soldiers. jack1065.com · mix929.com · wsau.com
[● 10 SOURCES] Min Aung Hlaing traveled to Russia on Monday for an official visit. tanikomadagascar.com · jack1065.com · www.antaranews.com · mix929.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · +5 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The visit aims to consolidate strategic cooperation in security and economy. tanikomadagascar.com · www.porandalucialibre.es · mymotherlode.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin and Min Aung Hlaing are scheduled to hold talks at the Kremlin on Tuesday. www.antaranews.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg
[● 4 SOURCES] Russia and Myanmar signed an agreement to construct a small-scale nuclear power plant in 2025. jack1065.com · mix929.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · wsau.com