Traoré, 25, has played for Shakhtar Donetsk since the summer of 2021. He has drawn comparisons between the conflict in Ukraine and the one in his home country of Burkina Faso, where he has lived with the reality of war for years. "In Burkina Faso, there has been a long-standing armed conflict," he explained. "But in Ukraine, I have come to appreciate the value of love and life in peace. I have come to understand the importance of friendship between people."
Traoré has spoken about the air raid alarms that sound in Ukraine, which require him to seek shelter immediately. However, he has admitted to becoming complacent over time, often staying at home when the alarm sounds if he doesn't hear any drones or rocket attacks. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Traoré has also revealed that he has sometimes failed to hear the alarm because he was wearing a headset while gaming or listening to music.