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Russia's Defense Minister and Burkina Faso's Prime Minister discussed expanding military ties in Moscow. This comes as Russia seeks to increase its influence in Africa, competing with the West following the Ukraine conflict. Burkina Faso, under military rule since a 2022 coup, has been hosting Wagner mercenary forces. Russia plans to send more military supplies and instructors to Burkina Faso to boost its defense capabilities and combat terrorism.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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