Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has publicly thanked Russia for its nuclear assistance, claiming “significant progress” in atomic development during a high-profile appearance at the World Atomic Week Forum in Moscow.

 

Seated between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, Min Aung Hlaing used the international stage to praise Russia’s technical backing since 2022, which he said had revived Myanmar’s long-stalled nuclear ambitions.

 

“Our collaboration with Russia has accelerated efforts,” he told delegates, highlighting the regime’s partnership with Rosatom, Russia’s state atomic agency, to build a small modular nuclear power plant near Naypyitaw. He urged Moscow to continue supporting infrastructure, training, and development.

 

The junta leader later met Putin at the Kremlin to review progress on nuclear and defence agreements signed during his March visit. Putin reaffirmed the two nations’ 70-year diplomatic ties and welcomed Myanmar’s expanding diplomatic footprint in Russia, including new consulates in St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk.

 

While both leaders insist the nuclear cooperation is for peaceful energy use, concerns persist. Myanmar’s military regime is embroiled in a brutal conflict with resistance forces, and rights groups fear nuclear technology could be diverted for military purposes. Russia remains a key arms supplier to the junta, which faces international sanctions and accusations of war crimes.

 

Min Aung Hlaing’s appearance at the forum—alongside leaders from Armenia, Belarus, and several Asian and African nations—underscores his continued presence on the global stage despite an international warrant for crimes against humanity.

 

The Moscow event marked the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry, offering the junta a platform to invite further cooperation from attending nations. Whether Myanmar’s nuclear ambitions remain strictly civilian, however, is a question that continues to trouble observers both at home and abroad.

 

 

 

-2025-09-28

Nuclear energie in a 3rd world civil war country, what can go wrong.

If anything happens , I hope the wind is blowing away from thailand.

We are steadily moving towards a hard reset in this world, regardless of where it comes from.
The only thing I hope is that I won't have to deal with it anymore.

4 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

We are steadily moving towards a hard reset in this world, regardless of where it comes from.
The only thing I hope is that I won't have to deal with it anymore.

Enlighten me .

What has : Myanmar Junta Touts Russian Nuclear Support in Moscow

to do with the hard reset that is coming ?