Myanmar–Russia relations

Myanmar–Russia relations are the bilateral relations between Myanmar and Russia. Myanmar has an embassy in Moscow whilst Russia has an embassy in Yangon.

Myanmar–Russia relations
Map indicating locations of Myanmar and Russia

Myanmar
Russia

History
Min Aung Hlaing and Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, September 2022. The theme was On the Path to a Multipolar World.

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]

On 11 August 2023, Myanmar airways became set to launch direct flights to Russian city of Novosibirsk. [5]

Agreements

In June 2016, the two countries signed a defence cooperation agreement.[6] Min Aung Hlaing and Sergei Shoigu announced their intention to expand military cooperation in a 2018 meeting.[7]

Nuclear cooperation
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".[8]

See also

References
  1. "Chinese dilemma over Burma". BBC News. 25 September 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2008.
  2. "Russia, China veto resolution criticizing Burma". The Washington Post. 13 January 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2008.
  3. "Pariah Solidarity: Myanmar-Russia Relations Blossom Amid Western Sanctions". The Diplomat. 5 August 2022.
  4. "Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing meets Putin for first time since coup". www.aljazeera.com. 7 September 2022.
  5. https://www.irrawaddy.com/business/myanmar-airways-set-to-launch-direct-flights-to-russian-nuclear-hub.html
  6. "Russia, Myanmar Sign Military Cooperation Agreement". www.defenseworld.net. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  7. "Russian defense minister points to Russia-Myanmar developing military cooperation". TASS. January 20, 2018. Russia and Myanmar implement a large-scale plan for the bilateral military cooperation, Russia' Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Saturday.
  8. "Russia and Burma in nuclear deal". BBC News. 15 May 2007.
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