0 Reddit 0 Linkedin emailIn the wake of the military coup in Myanmar, Russia may have found an opening to further its military cooperation with the junta. By Umair JamalRussia has emerged as the most prominent public supporter of Myanmar’s military junta in the wake of the country’s military coup. Russia eager to deepen ties with Myanmar’s military despite bloody coupWhile the Myanmar military’s coup has been condemned globally, Russia has offered its diplomatic and military support to the Junta. As recently as January, Russia agreed to equip Myanmar’s military with Orlan-10E surveillance drones, Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile systems and radar gear. On the eve of the coup, Russian Defense Minister General Sergei Shoigu visited Myanmar to finalize a new deal to supply arms to the country.

Source: Libya Today April 12, 2021 04:17 UTC