The head of Rosoboronexport (Rostec) said in July 2021 that it enjoys “close cooperation” with Myanmar’s armed forces／The military’s interest in strengthening its relations with Moscow is part of an effort to diversify its list of defence partners as well as distance itself from China
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‘Stronger together’: Myanmar, Russia parade military relationship
Putin has responded to a quote attributed to First Deputy Head of The Presidential Administration Vyacheslav Volodin, "If there's Putin, there's Russia, if there's no Putin, there is no Russia." - 16:24October 24, 2014 : Live Blog: Ukraine In Crisis
