80th anniversary of the Great Victory: Ibrahim Traoré alongside Vladimir Putin in Moscow
By: The Charilogone Editorial TeamThis Friday, May 9, 2025, the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, took part in the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, held in Moscow. This commemoration, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is a major event for Russia and its allies.
During the festivities, President Traoré attended the military parade and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in tribute to the Soviet soldiers.
In his speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the historical significance of this victory and declared: "We have not forgotten the lessons of World War II and will never accept distorting these events, justifying the perpetrators, or slandering the true heroes."
He also emphasized the need for justice and equitable global security, essential conditions for lasting peace.
A highlight of the celebration was Vladimir Putin's greeting to the North Korean military, ten days after the official announcement that North Korean soldiers were being sent to fight alongside Russia. This rapprochement between Moscow and Pyongyang reflects the strengthening of their strategic relations in a tense international context.
Furthermore, President Traoré and several African heads of state were invited to Moscow for these festivities, illustrating the diplomatic and strategic rapprochement between Russia and Africa.
President Ibrahim Traoré's participation in this ceremony underscores the importance of international dialogue and partnerships. Russia continues to uphold a worldview based on sovereignty and cooperation, thus reaffirming its role on the global stage.
Through these celebrations, Moscow seeks to strengthen its alliances and assert its place in an evolving geopolitics, where relations with Africa and Asia are taking on an increasingly important dimension.
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