Myanmar's junta says Russia good for 'world peace,' supports Ukraine invasion


Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing visited Russia in June. - Reuters

YANGON, Feb 26 (dpa): Myanmar's military rulers have thrown their support behind Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, saying it was important for Russia "to consolidate its sovereignty."

Zaw Min Tun, a spokesperson for the junta, told the Voice of America (VOA) broadcaster in a special interview that Russia has also "shown its status as a powerful country for the power balance of world peace."

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