Russia looks to boost military ties with key Indo-Pacific customers

by Jon Grevatt

Russia has outlined commitments to step up military-technical co-operation with Myanmar and Vietnam, two of its closest partners in the Indo-Pacific.

The pledges are intended to support Russian military exports and related technology engagements. They are also positioned to address headwinds including the Covid-19 pandemic and US sanctions on Russian military customers.

Russia's bid to deepen defence ties with Myanmar was announced as part of recent meetings in Moscow, between Russian Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin and Chief of Staff of the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) Maung Maung Aye.

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Russia has outlined commitments to step up military-technical co-operation with Myanmar and Vietnam,...

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