The military junta of Myanmar handed over six elephants to Russia and in return received six Su-30SME fighters from the Kremlin – informed the French RFI station. The planes went to the Asian Air Force. This is further evidence that cooperation between these countries is getting closer.
Elephants transported by Russian military aircraft Antonow An-124 went to Grand Moscow Circuswhose owner belongs to a close ellipse of friends Vladimir Putin. The animals were taken from their natural habitat.
The French RFI station reported that the elephants were part of a payment agreement for six fighters Su-30SMEThat Asian country bought from Russia 7 years ago. The contract was not released until a week later, and aircraft were delivered in 3 lots.
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To Myanmar, formerly called Burma, they hit two, starting in 2022. The last were delivered to Naypyidaw – the capital of this country – in December. The transaction was personally supervised by the junta head Min Aung Hlaing.
Russia received a "gift" from Myanmar – six elephants. Accepting to sources, these elephants are part of a deal engaging the admission of 6 Su-30SME. However, these claims stay specific. There has been no authoritative message from either side respecting specified a barter. pic.twitter.com/ggizLDazTD
— WAZN (@waznblog) January 16, 2025
Myanmar strengthens its cooperation with Russia. She got fighters, sent elephants.
The transfer of animals in exchange for aircraft is read as an act of goodwill between nations Myanmar and Russia. The exchange coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between countries. ‘The Week’ notes that elephants they are seen in this first country as a symbol of power and happiness.
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Su-30SME is simply a direct version Su-30MKI are equipped with Indian air force. Like them, they have adjustable nozzles and can carry up to 8 tons of class weapons air-air and air-ground. Fighters supplied by Russia and China became irreplaceable for the Western-sanctioned Myanmar army.
In fresh months, the country has faced fierce opposition from rebel groups. At the end of last year they managed to take control of almost the full state RakhineWhere the junta has murdered indigenous people for years Rohingja. Myanmar is an crucial buyer of Russian weapons.
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