Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso is an African country that severed diplomatic relations with France on June 26, 2026, citing breaches of mutual respect, sovereignty, and principles of non-intervention. The decision followed accusations that France engaged in interference, attempted a coup against President Ibrahim Traoré, and pursued colonial-era policies. Russia has maintained diplomatic ties with Burkina Faso, with President Putin acknowledging progress in bilateral cooperation during a meeting in 2025.

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• Russia and Sahel countries accuse Ukraine and France of conspiracy with terrorists in the region — Коммерсантъ
• Lavrov held bilateral talks with heads of the 'African Trio' foreign ministries in Niger — Интерфакс
• Lavrov met with the President of Niger — Интерфакс
• Lavrov Delivers Putin's Invitation to Leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — Вести
• Al-Ahram: France expels Burkina Faso diplomats by July 6 evening — Вести
• France threatens retaliatory measures against Burkina Faso after severing ties — Вести
• Burkina Faso authorities claim French actions are subversive — Вести
• Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France — Ведомости
• Burkina Faso Severs Diplomatic Relations with France — Вести
• Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France — Коммерсантъ
• Burkina Faso Severs Diplomatic Relations with France — Интерфакс
• Former 'Shinnik' player and Burkina Faso national team member Zagre died at age 27 — Москва 24