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Russian warships visit Myanmar for planned joint naval exercises
Russia has been one of the Myanmar junta’s staunchest international allies since the 2021 military coup, with Myanmar generals in turn supporting Russian foreign policy including the war in Ukraine
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Chair of Myanmar military’s proxy party appeals to Russia for support against ‘terrorism’
Shortly before the Myanmar military’s loss of a major command centre, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) leader Khin Yi called on Russia to cooperate with the regime in combating anti-regime ethnic armed groups and resistance forces
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Russia to build ‘small’ nuclear reactor in Myanmar
The junta has been negotiating with Russia’s state-owned Rosatom atomic energy corporation to acquire nuclear technology for the past two years
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Myanmar junta and Russia begin talks to revive Dawei port project
The mega-project, long put on hold over financing issues, could become the first built with foreign partners since the 2021 coup
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Russia navy chief kicks off Myanmar naval drills
The visit by Russia’s top admiral comes as ties between the two countries’ governments—both seen as rogue regimes in the West—continue to grow
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