Thailand hosts Myanmar military chief, deepening bilateral ties
Myanmar CrisisYe Win Oo's visit reinforces his position as No. 2 in the regime, analysts sayGen. Ye Win Oo, right, receives a flag from Min Aung Hlaing in March to mark his promotion to military chief. Min Aung Hlaing retired from the army to become the country's nominally civilian president. © ReutersMARWAAN MACAN-MAR
Russia’s Putin hosts Myanmar leader, talks up energy projects
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow on Tuesday with Myanmar’s junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, discussing a wide range of issues including prospective energy deals.
Russia is the first non-neighbouring country Min Aung Hlaing has visited since becoming Myanmar’s president in April, a