Min Aung Hlaing's military uses weapons from Russia in the ongoing civil war against opposition groups across Myanmar.

Regime-linked businessmen are set to cash in on deals flowing from the 10 agreements signed between Russia and the Myanmar regime during Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ties with Moscow as he faces isolation from the West.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Myanmar's military chief, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, to discuss bolstering relations amid Western sanctions. Myanmar relies on Russian support for arms and international backing as it faces internal conflict and isolation.

Myanmar’s long-promised general elections will take place in December or January next year at the earliest, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said at a state-level meeting in Minsk, the latest effort by the military government to retain power and earn legitimacy.

At the same time, the airlines of the two countries have agreed to launch direct flights from Moscow as early as 2025, and permission to connect with the Russian capital has been received, the diplomat says. Since 2023, there has been a direct connection between Myanmar's second largest city, Mandalay, and Novosibirsk.