Russia and Myanmar signed an agreement on Tuesday on construction of a small-scale nuclear plant in Myanmar after talks in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed expanding ties with ally Myanmar at talks with its military junta chief on Tuesday and thanked him for gifting Moscow six elephants.

Myanmar, aiming to reduce its reliance on China, has formed a comprehensive economic agreement with Russia, including the construction of a small nuclear power plant. The collaboration was announced during junta chief Min Aung Hlaings visit to Moscow,