Russia and Myanmar Sign Sanctions Countermeasures Declaration

Russia and Myanmar signed a declaration on countering sanctions.

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Russia and Myanmar signed a joint declaration on counteracting sanctions.
The declaration includes measures to mitigate and compensate for the negative consequences of unilateral coercive measures.
The signing took place on August 18 in Moscow during an official visit by Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Myanmar's Foreign Minister U Tin Maung Swe exchanged the declaration.
A memorandum on cooperation in radioelectronics and digital technologies was also signed.
The event followed bilateral talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing.

Alexei Gruzdev and Neichy Lay Lay Thaing signed the memorandum on cooperation in radioelectronics and digital technologies. — fontanka
Russia plans to increase exports of mineral fertilizers, petroleum products, machinery, and agricultural products to Myanmar, and is ready to increase imports of light industry and agricultural goods from Myanmar. — fontanka
President Putin emphasized the need for further work on economic ties, noting existing foundations and projects for expanding cooperation. — vedomosti
The talks also covered cooperation in energy, security, and tourism. — vedomosti
Putin previously stated on July 27 that Russia is capable of countering all hostile actions by Western states and criticized the number and futility of sanctions. — vm
Putin also referred to new U.S. sanctions in October 2025 as an unfriendly act that does not strengthen U.S.-Russia relations. — vm
The Russian Ministry of Defense previously stated that Russia and Myanmar provide unconditional support to each other and act as strategic partners amid Western sanctions. — vesti