The President of Burkina Faso, Traore, posted today (May 10th) saying: "By participating in the grand parade and flower-laying ceremony celebrating Russia's victory over the Nazis on May 9, 2025, I pay tribute to the Soviet army and Allied forces. I welcome the mutually beneficial partnership between Burkina Faso and the Russian Federation." Interestingly, he also posted a picture of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Honor Guard looking dashing at the Red Square parade.
In recent years, relations between Burkina Faso and Russia have significantly strengthened, with increasing cooperation in security and defense fields. The friendly relationship between President Traore of Burkina Faso and Russian President Putin is evident, as Traore has publicly expressed his support for Putin and Russia on multiple occasions, emphasizing the friendship between the two peoples.
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, covering an area of 274,000 square kilometers with a population of about 22 million. The economy is primarily agricultural, producing large amounts of cotton, making it an important cotton exporter. It has rich natural resources, including gold mines. The country is one of the least developed countries in the world, but has made some progress in agriculture and mineral development in recent years. Burkina Faso was once under French colonial rule and gained independence in 1960. In December 2023, Traore came to power through a military coup.
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