Event Brief
Madagascan President Breaks Tradition With First Trip to Moscow
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: President Michael Randrianirina visits Russia instead of France on his first official trip abroad.
WHO: Michael Randrianirina
WHAT: First official trip abroad
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 9:57 AM ET
WHERE: Moscow
WHY: To break tradition of visiting France
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