The Southeast Asian country of Myanmar is buying Russian oil amid a fuel shortage.Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua/Getty Images Myanmar is buying Russian oil, which it says is "high-quality" and cheap. In the last week, gas stations in parts of Myanmar have been forced to shut due to fuel shortages. Russia and Myanmar are forging closer ties as they face challenges in the international community. Despite sanctions and boycotts over its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has managed to acquire new customers for its energy products.