Russia
- News
Russia and Myanmar junta to host ASEAN counter-terrorism exercises despite boycott by dialogue partners
Defence ministries for Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United States have refused to participate in the activities, while China, India and the ASEAN member states still plan to attend
- Myanmar
UN human rights expert releases comprehensive research on junta’s arms supply networks
The report identifies entities and countries sending more than $1 billion worth of weapons, parts and materials to Myanmar, and explains why sanctions have so far failed to prevent this
- News
Australia pulls out of ASEAN counter-terrorism meeting co-chaired by Myanmar military and Russia
The move comes amid concerns over how the junta used its position to push its agenda during a meeting held last year
- Commentary
To stop Russian aggression, US must act on Myanmar
The junta’s alliance with Russia has been a disaster for Myanmar’s people, fuelling a crisis that has been abetted by the international community, activist Khin Ohmar writes
- News
Russian delegation made secret visit to Myanmar ahead of Min Aung Hlaing’s Moscow trip
Documents seen by Myanmar Now show that the 20-member military delegation also included an arms exporter
