Myanmar’s Ties With Russia Deepening Since Coup: Military
From www.irrawaddy.com
2021-08-26 13:35:03
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A Russian military delegation with Myanmar’s Defence Minister General Mya Tun Oo (left) during Myanmar’s Armed Forces Day parade in March in Naypyitaw.
By The Irrawaddy 26 August 2021
Myanmar’s bilateral relations with Russia have reached a new level since the February coup, said the regime’s spokesman Major General Zaw Min Tun.
“The two countries maintained good relations under the National League for Democracy government but relations with Russia are deeper now. Russia plays the central part in Myanmar’s air defense systems, followed by China. And the cooperation between the air forces is expanding,” said the spokesman.
Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun praised Russia for its advanced weapons technology. The junta wants a world-class Russian air defense system, he added.
A military delegation from Myanmar, led by General Maung Maung Aye, chief of the general staff, was in Moscow to attend the International Military Technical Forum “Army 2021” and participate in the…
