PoliticsMyanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia amid diplomatic blitz

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is set to arrive in Moscow as he continues an intensive diplomatic tour. It will be his first visit to Russia since taking on a civilian role in April, after trips to India, China, Laos and Thailand. Both countries face Western sanctions, while he has portrayed Myanmar as open for business and pursuing progress, stability and democracy.