Russian Citizens in Burkina Faso Cast Early Votes for Presidential Election

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Russian nationals residing in Burkina Faso took to the polls on Sunday to cast their votes ahead of the presidential election in the Russian Federation, slated for March 17, 2024.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Incumbent President Vladimir Putin, along with three other candidates, is vying for the presidency, as observed by a journalist from AIB at the voting site. The early voting mechanism facilitated the participation of the Russian diaspora in this significant electoral process.