Days b4 Myanmar’s coup the Russian defense minister visited military chief Min Aung Hlaing to cement longstanding ties & to sign a contract for new arms deliveries. Unlike China, Myanmar’s military relations w/ Russia r unburdened by geographic proximity.
Myanmar military analysts say Min Aung Hlaing's turn to Russia for assets followed the new direction he gave the Tatmadaw as the country, formerly called Burma, began its tentative transition toward democracy in 2011 after 50 years of oppressive military rule. He sought to transform the military into a "standard army" from its legacy as a counterinsurgency force that has battled separatist ethnic rebel groups.
Who's arming the Myanmar police? This anti-drone gun is from TRD Singapore. According to data on Linkedin, TRD has an office in Singapore + #Myanmar. Biz like TRD are empowering the Myanmar military regime's repression of the CivilDisobedienceMovement. HearTheVoiceOfMyanmar
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