Russia and Myanmar boost energy ties as ruble transactions increase
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- Russia and Myanmar are expanding energy cooperation, with two-thirds of bilateral transactions now in Russian rubles.
- Moscow is interested in Myanmar's offshore hydrocarbon resources, LNG market, and new energy infrastructure.
- The growing financial ties signal a deepening strategic relationship between the two nations.
Russia and Myanmar's ruling military junta are strengthening energy ties, with a significant shift towards using the Russian ruble for bilateral business transactions. According to reports, two-thirds of all business exchanges between the two nations are now conducted in rubles, underscoring Moscow's growing financial influence.
This financial pivot coincides with Russia's strategic interest in Myanmar's energy sector. Moscow is eyeing opportunities in the Southeast Asian nation's offshore hydrocarbon reserves, its liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, and the development of new energy infrastructure.
The deepening economic relationship suggests a broader strategic alignment between Russia and the junta, which seized power in a 2021 coup. As Russia faces international sanctions, it has sought to bolster ties with countries willing to engage in non-dollar transactions, while Myanmar's isolated regime looks for international partners.
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