In Haiti, demonstrators take to the streets with Russian flags

Caleb Monel, leader of the public movement Roots of Haiti, told RIA Novosti that residents of the country raise Russian flags at mass events as a sign of support and for the friendship of the two countries. He linked the sympathy to Moscow approach to partners, educational ties, and even Russian names given to children. In 2026, Russia and Haiti mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 9 November 2026 at 17:362 min read

The key facts

Residents of Haiti raise Russian flags at public events, Caleb Monel said
Among the reasons for the sympathy cited are Moscow respect for partners, Haitians studying in Russia, and Russian names
In 2026 the two countries mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations established by a decree of June 13, 1996

Flags on the streets of Haiti

Residents of Haiti raise Russian flags during mass demonstrations, expressing support for Russia and a desire to strengthen ties between the two countries. This was told to RIA Novosti by Caleb Monel, leader of the public movement Mouvman Zantray Ayiti (Roots of Haiti) and head of the Russia–Haiti council. When public events take place on the streets, people sometimes raise Russian flags. Not only to show their support for Russia, but also to speak out in favor of friendship with it, he explained.

Reasons for the sympathy

According to Monel, Haitians interest in Russia is linked, among other things, to Moscow respectful attitude toward international partners, which, in his view, local residents value. He also cited educational ties: some residents of the country studied or lived in Russia, and this experience, he said, strengthens friendship between the peoples. Another sign of sympathy, the activist believes, is the Russian names that some Haitians give their children — he cited his own brother, named Vladimir, as an example.

A round anniversary of diplomatic relations

The statements were made in the year when Russia and Haiti mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations: the corresponding decree was signed on June 13, 1996. The material Life.ru, which retells the interview, also mentions another recent case of a Russian flag appearing abroad — in Western Sahara — but that is a separate event, unrelated to the demonstrations in Haiti.