Facing opprobrium after the 2021 coup, the junta in Naypyitaw has deepened its relationship with the Kremlin to relieve international pressure. Powers wishing to see Myanmar return to democracy should not try to break these ties but rather redouble their targeted sanctions and embargo efforts.
Min Aung Hlaing’s meetings with the leaders of the ethnic armed Organisations are their first face-to-face peace talks since the military seized power in February last year from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar's junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, urged unity among those under his command in a 30-minute speech delivered on Sunday, despite signs of tension within the ranks.
Myanmar's junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, urged unity among those under his command in a 30-minute speech delivered on Sunday, despite signs of tension within the ranks.