Burkina leader seeks stronger military ties with Russia

Moscow (AFP) May 10, 2025

Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore on Saturday called for deeper military and scientific links with Russia while on a visit to Moscow. The head of the African nation's military-dominated government and President Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin, a day after they attended a Red Square parade with other international leaders. "Despite all the sanctions, Russia manages... t