Myanmar's leader visits Russia, possibly to discuss arms supply deals

Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing is currently visiting Russia. This marks his first such trip since a military-aligned party elected him president of the Southeast Asian nation earlier this spring.

The visit is seen as an attempt to explore possibilities for acquiring weapons from Russia. Myanmar has long maintained close ties with Moscow, which is one of its main suppliers of military equipment.

Further details about the course of the visit and any potential negotiations are not yet available.