Warmonger Vladimir Putin hailed as 'true leader of the world' in scathing speech by dictator

Myanmar's dictator General Min Aung Hlaing has praised his ally Vladimir Putin as a "world leader". Both leaders have been condemned around the world, but the general said he was "proud" of

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Putin Praised by Myanmar Dictator

The leader of a doomed military junta in Myanmar pulled a face as he praised warmongering Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Myanmar's dictator General Min Aung Hlaing said he was "proud of Putin", who currently has invading forces stationed in Ukraine tasked with raining bombs on cities.

Investigators are also investigating war crimes in the country allegedly committed by Russian troops.

The general said, "I'm so proud of you. When you started ruling the country, Russia, you might say, took the first place in the world."

As Putin nodded in approval, he continued, "And we wouldn't call you the leader of Russia, but the leader of the world. Because you control and organize stability around the world. ."

The two men paid tribute to each other's countries, which have both been internationally condemned (

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Compliments came from one maligned leader to another at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

In response, Putin described Myanmar as a "long and reliable partner in Southeast Asia".

Min Aung Hlaing continued, "Your country is also great and historic.

“Nearly 30 years ago, you also had difficult times, but you have already come out of those times, and with your help, the...