Powers wishing to see Myanmar return to democracy should not try to break these ties but rather redouble their targeted sanctions and embargo efforts.
- ICG
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Myanmar’s coup and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have brought these already friendly countries closer together.
Myanmar’s regime has positioned itself as Russia’s most uncritical post-invasion partner in Asia, while Russia has readily backed Myanmar’s junta, diplomatically and with arms.
They are now gearing up for tighter economic and…