A visit to Russia by General Min Aung Hlaing aimed to enhance Moscow’s influence in Southeast Asia underscored the junta’s need for diplomatic recognition.

"The relations between our countries are steadily developing," Putin told Min Aung Hlaing, who hailed the Russian leader as a “king” and backed his invasion of Ukraine.

President Vladimir Putin has officially invited Myanmar’s regime to discussions to boost bilateral cooperation.

Russia and Myanmar signed an agreement on Tuesday on construction of a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar after talks in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.

Myanmar's Military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, left, presents to Russian President Vladimir Putin a Buddhist book from 1838, which described the relations between the king of Myanmar and

Min Aung Hlaing gives Putin a book that says, “In 2000 years it is going to be the year of the Russian king . And that king will be strong and he will possess very strong weapons and will be friends with Myanmar kings.

open image in gallery Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow, Russia (via REUTERS) “And of course, I cannot ...

Also this week, the regime chief strengthened ties with Russia and Belarus during a goodwill tour of his key allies.

Sanctioned and isolated by the West, the two nations are moving to develop their currently negligible trade and investment ties.

In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar’s military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing waves as he departs from Naypyidaw international airport, Myanmar to Russia Monday, March 3, 2025. (The Myanmar Military True ...