Ouagadougou: Burkinabè and Russian citizens followed live on Tuesday, in Ouagadougou, the swearing-in of President Vladimir Putin in a friendly setting set up by the African Initiatives association.The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin was sworn in on Tuesday May 7, 2024 at the Kremlin.A ceremony during which he promised to determine 'the destiny of Russia by ourselves and only by ourselves, for the good of current and future generations'.This investiture ceremony was followed with great interest by members of the Russian-Burkinabe African Initiative association.'This is a historic moment for us and we thank you for being by our side to follow the inauguration of President Vladimir Putin,' said development worker Alexandre Konkov.According to him, it is a meeting of Russia's 'true friends' to witness this solemn moment.Among the true friends of African Initiative is the association of former Burkinabè students in Russia.For Mahamadi Sawadogo, 'what Russia is doing for all of Af rica, for Burkina, is nothing other than for the total independence and sovereignty of each State. We can only wish President Putin good luck.'According to Sawadogo Mahamadi, the fight against terrorism in Burkina Faso has made great progress, thanks to the support of Russia.The Russo-Burkinabe business and friendship club also followed Vladimir Putin's swearing-in with an attentive ear.Its secretary general, Yvette Hien Gbian expressed her joy.'The Russian people and the Burkinabè people are engaged in the same fight. The fight to be able to express ourselves, the fight to free ourselves. Everything that Russia does in favor of Africa, of Burkina Faso, we are really very grateful and we hope that this cooperation will be strengthened. »The Russo-Burkinabe African Initiative association offered a buffet to its guests following Vladimir Putin's swearing-in in honor of Russo-Burkinabe friendshipSource: Burkina Information Agency