# Putin hosts Myanmar leader for talks on deepening ties

https://mins.news/en/video/25898

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-19 08:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoAXDlnqn8o

> Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Min Aung Hlaing, head of Myanmar’s military-backed government, on Tuesday. Min Aung Hlaing was visiting Russia to promote stronger cooperation between the two countries.

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