@thantmyintu@chongkittavorn The key word to me is “gamble.” Moscow is gambling that the Tatmadaw holds onto power for at least the medium-term. Maybe it will, but it definitely is a high risk gamble.
Joint Statement of Chiefs of Defense Condemning Military-Sponsored Violence in Myanmar
As Chiefs of Defense, we condemn the use of lethal force against unarmed people by the #Myanmar Armed Forces and associated security services.
Full statement: https://t.co/0qMhIscibi
We are horrified by the bloodshed perpetrated by Burmese security forces, showing that the junta will sacrifice the lives of the people to serve the few. I send my deepest condolences to the victims’ families. The courageous people of Burma reject the military’s reign of terror.
As a diplomat, I have always supported dialogue, but the Tatmadaw is beyond reason. I see no value in dialogue with them until and unless they recognize they cannot win and make clear they are looking for a way out.
Scornfully abusive, disrespectful. The wreath placed by US embassy Yangon honoring Myanmar protestors who have lost their lives, at the spot of one young protestor was killed, was taken away by junta’s secutiry forces a moment later this morning.
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
.@POTUS: Today, I again call on the Burmese military to immediately release the democratic political leaders and activists that they’re now detaining, including Aung San Suu Kyi and also Win Myint, the President.
The Department is working around the clock to help bring #AmericansHome. @TravelGov Assistant Secretary Carl Risch delivers a message to U.S. citizens overseas and urges them to enroll in https://t.co/LUiIr7KGWP for updates.