Ballots Amid Bullets: China and Russia Back 2025 Myanmar General Election
Myanmar's military junta began the 2025 Myanmar general election on Dec 28, receiving support from China, Russia, Thailand, and Indonesia amid an ongoing civil war and domestic resistance.
They're voting while the country burns. Myanmar's military regime kicked off its multi-phase general election on Dec 28, 2025, a move widely seen as a desperate grab for international legitimacy. Despite being mired in a brutal civil war, the junta is pushing forward, finding unexpected allies in regional powerhouses.
Global Powers Support the 2025 Myanmar General Election
According to reports from Nikkei Asia, China and Russia have officially lent their backing to the polls. Beijing has already declared the first phase "successful," while Thailand and Indonesia deployed observers to monitor the process. It's a significant diplomatic win for the Myanmar military, which remains largely isolated from the West.
Apathy, Civil War, and Forced Compliance
The reality on the ground in Yangon is far less certain. Voter apathy is rampant, and the regime has reportedly charged more than 200 people with violating voting laws to ensure compliance. Meanwhile, resistance forces have retaliated, detaining at least one candidate as they dismiss the election as a sham designed to mask continued military control.
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