Burkina Faso’s military-backed president has said Russian troops could deploy to fight jihadists in the West African country, if needed.
In an interview, Ibrahim Traore said Russia was offering logistical and tactical training and was willing to sell whatever weapons were required by Burkina Faso.
Traore said there were no restrictions on what could be bought from Russia, China, Turkey or Iran, unlike other countries.
His comments come amid reports that some 100 Russian fighters were last week sent to the Western African country as military instructors.
The development also fuels speculation of Burkina Faso deepening security ties with Russia like neighbouring Mali, where Russian Wagner mercenaries operate.
