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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing Travels to Russia for Official Visit

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has departed for an official visit to Russia, according to state media reports.

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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 17 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing Travels to Russia for Official Visit

Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has traveled to Russia for an official visit, state media reported. Details regarding the agenda, meetings, or specific economic and diplomatic agreements expected during the trip were not immediately disclosed.

The visit underscores ongoing diplomatic ties between Moscow and Naypyidaw following the military's takeover of power in Myanmar. Further updates on bilateral discussions are expected as state media outlets release additional information throughout the trip.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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