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U.S. Envoy Meets Myanmar Junta to Seek Adam Castillo Release

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Assistant Secretary Michael Vance met Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw to seek Adam Castillo’s release.
Vance was the most senior U.S. official to meet Min Aung Hlaing since the 2021 coup.
In July 2025 President Donald Trump warned Min Aung Hlaing of 40% tariffs on Myanmar.
These steps suggest Washington may be revising its long-standing isolation policy toward Myanmar.

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U.S. Assistant Secretary Michael Vance met Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw to seek Adam Castillo’s release.
Vance was the most senior U.S. official to meet Min Aung Hlaing since the 2021 coup.
In July 2025 President Donald Trump warned Min Aung Hlaing of 40% tariffs on Myanmar.
These steps suggest Washington may be revising its long-standing isolation policy toward Myanmar.