Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to visit Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin to discuss bilateral cooperation.

The entities involved

• Min Aung Hlaing →

  11th President of Myanmar

  • Genocide allegations regarding the Rohingya issue were raised, alongside discussions of friendship and trade between involved parties.Tue 19:41
• Myanmar →

  country in Southeast Asia

  • Crackdowns in Myanmar have caused mass migration, leading to a refugee crisis in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.11:15
  • Border locations between Myanmar and Bangladesh facilitate human trafficking and host refugee camps.11:15
• Vladimir Putin →

  2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)

  • Alleged corruption parallels drawn between Trump and Putin, discussed while Stephanopoulos challenged Trump on presidential conduct.12:21
  • Diplomatic developments suggest Jared Kushner may travel to Russia soon, while Trump discusses Ukraine peace with Zelensky and Putin, and potential US agreements with Tehran.11:51

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• Aung San Suu Kyi remains detained in Naypyidaw while Min Aung Hlaing leads the Myanmar military regime.Oct 25
• Following the overthrow of Aung San Suu Kyi's party, Min Aung Hlaing became president of Myanmar, prompting US calls for sanctions.Oct 18
• The Arakan Army controls Rakhine state in Myanmar while Min Aung Hlaing visits China and was elected president of Myanmar.Jun 18