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Myanmar junta chief calls Putin 'a king' during visit to the Kremlin

Mar 06, 2025

Moscow [Russia], March 6: The ruler of Myanmar's military dictatorship, Min Aung Hlaing, referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a king during a visit to the Kremlin on Tuesday.
According to an official Russian translation, Min Aung Hlaing stated, "As far as I know, you have been leading Russia not just for five or 10 years, but for quite a long time." He said that because of this, Putin can be considered not only a leader but also a king of the country. State television footage showed Putin nodding in response to this remark.
Min Aung Hlaing is on an official visit to Moscow. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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