*Russian rescue crews sent to quake-hit Myanmar
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00:00The governments of China and India sent emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar after the earthquake
00:05that shook the country on Friday.
00:08The government of China allocated at least $14 million in aid, rescue equipment, emergency
00:14supplies, food and drinking water.
00:16Likewise, the Chinese Red Cross sent an initial batch of aid including tents, sleeping blankets,
00:23folding beds and assistance packages for at least 2,000 affected families.
00:28For its part, the government of India sent its first batch of 15 tonnes of aid, which
00:34included rescue materials, tents, food, hygiene kits and essential medicines, as well as medical
00:40equipment.
00:41The authorities of these countries indicated that they will continue to send additional
00:45supplies to attend to the damaged caused by the catastrophe.
00:52Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences to the people of
00:58Myanmar for the earthquake that hit the nation on Friday, March 28.
01:03The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that about 120 rescuer workers have
01:11been sent to the Southeast Asian nation.
01:14According to an official report, the Russian team includes personnel from the Airborne
01:18Unit, medical staff and canine teams who are collaborating with Myanmar authorities
01:24on rescue operations in the country.