Anti-coup protesters stand near a defaced image of military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Mandalay. Photo: AP Anti-coup protesters stand near a defaced image of military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Mandalay. Photo: AP
Anti-coup protesters stand near a defaced image of military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Mandalay. Photo: AP
Myanmar
Asia /  Southeast Asia

Russia seeks stronger military ties with Myanmar amid international condemnation over coup

  • Russian state media said deputy defence minister Alexander Fomin called Myanmar a reliable ally and strategic partner of Russia in Asia
  • Fomin met junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on Friday, a visit that came a day ahead of a parade to mark Myanmar’s prestigious Armed Forces Day

Topic |   Myanmar
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Updated: 3:42am, 27 Mar, 2021

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Anti-coup protesters stand near a defaced image of military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Mandalay. Photo: AP Anti-coup protesters stand near a defaced image of military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Mandalay. Photo: AP
Anti-coup protesters stand near a defaced image of military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Mandalay. Photo: AP
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