The USSR established diplomatic relations with Myanmar upon the latter's independence in 1948, which remain to the present day through Russia.

In 2007, alongside China, Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning alleged human rights abuses and atrocities at the hands of the Myanmar government.

[1][2] In August 2022, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described Myanmar as a "friendly and longstanding partner.

[4] In July of that year, evidence was discovered that Myanmar has supplied 120 mm mortar rounds to Russia for the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

[8] Min Aung Hlaing and Sergei Shoigu announced their intention to expand military cooperation in a 2018 meeting.