Russian President Vladimir Putin was holding talks on Tuesday with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement cooperation with Moscow as he faces isolation and sanctions from the West.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ties with Moscow as he faces isolation from the West

Russia and Myanmar signed an agreement on Tuesday on construction of a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar after talks in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin enters a hall to meet with Myanmar's Military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was holding talks on Tuesday with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement cooperation with Moscow as he faces isolation

Myanmar, aiming to reduce its reliance on China, has formed a comprehensive economic agreement with Russia, including the construction of a small nuclear power plant. The collaboration was announced during junta chief Min Aung Hlaings visit to Moscow,