Myanmar–Russia relations are the bilateral relations between Myanmar and Russia. Myanmar has an embassy in Moscow whilst Russia has an embassy in Yangon.
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The USSR established diplomatic relations with Myanmar upon the latter's independence in 1948, which remain to the present day through Russia. In 2007, alongside China, Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning alleged human rights abuses and atrocities at the hands of the Myanmar government.[1] [2]
In August 2022, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described Myanmar as a "friendly and longstanding partner."[3]
On 7 September 2022, Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of an economic meeting in eastern Russia, the first time that the pair have met since the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.[4]
In July of that year, evidence was discovered that Myanmar has supplied 120 mm mortar rounds to Russia for the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.[5]
On 11 August 2023, Myanmar Airways became set to launch direct flights to the russian city of Novosibirsk. [6]
On 7 November 2023, Myanmar and Russia held their first ever joint naval exercise, which was carried out in the Andaman Sea.[7]
In June 2016, the two countries signed a defence cooperation agreement.[8] Min Aung Hlaing and Sergei Shoigu announced their intention to expand military cooperation in a 2018 meeting.[9]
See main article: Myanmar and weapons of mass destruction. In 2007, Russia and Myanmar did a controversial nuclear research center deal. According to the press release, "The centre will comprise a 10MW light-water reactor working on 20%-enriched uranium-235, an activation analysis laboratory, a medical isotope production laboratory, silicon doping system, nuclear waste treatment and burial facilities".[10]