Burkina Faso reportedly in talks to purchase military weapons from Russia to boost their military

Burkina Faso is reportedly making a huge step towards strengthening their military presence in the continent.

New reports reaching us has it that the West African giants are holding talks with Russia for weapons.

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Burkina Faso will get some high quality weapons on a negotiated purchase if all goes as planned for them.

The relationship between Russia and Burkina Faso seems to be heading towards the right direction.

While most of the Western countries are against Burkina Faso, Russia remains a key hope for them to call on.

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Recently, President Putin himself invited Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traore to Moscow to attend the Victory Day celebration.

This move alone highlights the great bond that is begining to exist between them and how committed Russia is to extending helping hands to the African country.

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