Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing on Tuesday, as the Southeast Asian leader seeks an economic reboot for his war-ravaged country and fresh supplies of fertiliser, oil and weapons.A pariah to much of the West over his 2021 coup and role as army chief during the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya Muslim minority, Min Aung Hlaing has nonetheless found friends in Beijing, New Delhi and Bangkok over recent months.That followed a heavily criticised election won by military-backed proxy parties that allowed him to appoint himself president and pivot from his former role as head of the army that toppled the last civilian government.
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Myanmar’s president heads to Moscow seeking Russian arms and oil
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is traveling to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit, scheduled for Tuesday, aims to secure economic support and acquire essential supplies for Myanmar, including fertilizer, oil, and weapons.
Aidan JonesSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-18 · 09:15 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is traveling to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit, scheduled for Tuesday, aims to secure economic support and acquire essential supplies for Myanmar, including fertilizer, oil, and weapons. Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in a 2021 coup and is also implicated in the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya, has faced international condemnation from the West. Despite this, he has recently cultivated relationships with China, India, and Thailand. The article notes that following a disputed election, he appointed himself president, shifting away from his previous position as army chief.
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A military-backed election allowed Min Aung Hlaing to appoint himself president.
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Myanmar's leader has found support from China, India, and Thailand in recent months.
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Min Aung Hlaing is considered a pariah by the West due to his 2021 coup and actions during the Rohingya ethnic cleansing.
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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Moscow to seek Russian arms and oil.
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