Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted Burkina Faso's significant contribution to the victory over Nazism during talks with Burkina Faso's leader, Captain Ibrahim Traor©. Putin noted that around 30,000 soldiers from Burkina Faso fought as part of the anti-Hitler coalition, marking the nation's substantial role in the historic victory.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Putin emphasized the symbolic importance of President Ibrahim Traor©'s visit to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory. The Russian president remarked that this visit reflects the friendly nature of relations between Russia and Burkina Faso, further underscoring the deep historical ties and mutual respect between the two nations.