Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ties with Moscow as he faces isolation from the West.

Min Aung Hlaing's military uses weapons from Russia in the ongoing civil war against opposition groups across Myanmar.

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar's leader and military junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will hold talks in the Kremlin on Tuesday after which they will sign documents and made a statement to the media,

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing is in Russia, where he's expected to meet President Vladimir Putin and sign several agreements. The Myanmar army is struggling to quell violent opposition to military rule.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Tuesday with the head of Myanmar’s military government Min Aung Hlaing, who is seeking to cement cooperation with Moscow as he faces isolation and sanctions from the West.