Friday, May 15, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/15/2026

The Irrawaddy — Russia-ASEAN Summit Raises Prospect of Min Aung Hlaing Meeting Regional Leaders
 
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Friday, May 15, 2026

 

Maung Kavi

Russia-ASEAN Summit Raises Prospect of Min Aung Hlaing Meeting Regional Leaders

Speculation is growing that Putin, a regime ally, will invite Min Aung Hlaing to the June ASEAN-Russia Summit, offering him his first international stage as president.

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Nayt Thit

Myanmar’s Revolution at Crossroads as Regime Gains Ground in Heartland and North

As the rebranded regime recaptures critical strongholds, analysts warn Myanmar’s resistance groups must urgently rethink their strategy.  

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The Irrawaddy

No More Chinese Border Imports, Keeping Scam Hubs Alive, and More

Naypyitaw drafted a new anti-scam law this week even as Chinese crime syndicates are regrouping in the borderlands, but the eyes of the world were on Trump’s visit to Beijing.

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Maung Kavi

Myanmar Regime Moots Death Penalty for Scam Bosses

The new anti-scam law, which mandates cooperation with Interpol and intelligence-sharing with foreign governments, is seen as another attempt by the regime to placate China and the U.S.

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