# Myanmar president thanks Russia for help with quake aftermath

https://mins.news/en/item/25154

- TASS, 2026-08-18 13:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174679

> After talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing thanked Russia for assisting with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar in March 2025. He said Russia promptly sent rescue teams to help people cope with the disaster, which killed about 3,800 people in the country.

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