Rapprochement with junta: Russian fleet conducts military training with Myanmar's forces

Experts say that Moscow's attempts to approach the Myanmar regime are hoping to reach agreements for the supply of Russian weapons. Since November 7, the Navy of the Russian Federation has been involved in joint military exercises with Myanmar troops, which today, November 9, should end.

According to the Military Osers of Defense 24, Marumex maneuvers (Myanmar-Russia Maritime Security Exercise) testify to Moscow's intentions approaches to the leader of military junta, General Ming Min Aung Hlaing, hope to sign a contract for supply. It is reported that the exercises involved the ships of the Navy of both countries, as well as planes belonging to Myanmar, and Russian helicopters.

During maneuvers, measures are being worked out to prevent air, surface and underwater threats and to ensure safety at sea, which, of course, is natural for all kinds of international exercises and maneuvers. "Russians always try to promote their weapons and equipment during such exercises, hoping that later it will be possible to sign contracts for the supply Chinese samples, "wrote observers.

Polish journalists noted that Moscow's rapprochement with the regime in Myanmar has been taking place since the military pupch in February 2021, which resulted in the military seized power and overthrew the current government Aun San Su Suji. This led to a prolonged crisis, which resulted in the death of about 4,200 civilians, and hundreds of thousands of people were left without a roof over their heads or were forced to leave their homes.