Russia has reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso, which had been closed for over 30 years. The country’s ambassador to Ivory Coast, Alexei Saltykov, will lead the mission until a new ambassador is appointed.
Saltykov described Burkina Faso as an “old partner” with whom Russia has strong and friendly ties. The embassy was closed in 1992 as Russia reduced its involvement in Africa after the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
However, in recent years, the two countries have been strengthening military and diplomatic ties, particularly since Burkina Faso fell out with former colonial ruler France and other Western allies.
