President Cyril Ramaphosa says six African leaders will lead a mission to Russia and Ukraine in the near future as part of efforts to bring about an end to the conflict between those countries.
The six countries are South Africa, Congo Brazzaville, Uganda, Egypt, Senegal and Uganda.
Ramaphosa says President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine have agreed to receive the delegation. He was speaking during a joint media briefing with visiting Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong in Cape Town. “This peace mission will contribute to the various other missions that are under way to bring a solution to that conflict. It is going to depend on the discussions.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ramaphosa: African leaders hope to end conflict between Russia & UkrainePresident Cyril Ramaphosa said that the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on food security in Africa had spurred on the mission by six African leaders.
Read more »
South Africa: Ukraine President Zelensky Warns Ramaphosa Against Selling Arms to RussiaAnalysis - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said, in his daily public address on Saturday, delivered from Rome, that he had asked the South African President to support his 'peace formula' for ending the war with Ukraine.
Read more »
Russia says South African military delegation visiting Moscow: agenciesLieutenant-General Lawrence Mbatha is heading a delegation that discussed 'issues relating to military cooperation and interaction' with their Russian counterparts, the agencies said, citing the Russian defence ministry.
Read more »
Germany promises Zelensky military and other aid ‘for as long as needed’Chancellor Scholz hosts Ukraine leader in Berlin for the first time since Russia’s invasion
Read more »
President Ramaphosa was aware of alleged sale of weapons to Russia: DA - SABC NewsDemocratic Alliance (DA) MP Willem Faber says the party believes that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration were aware of the alleged sale of weapons to Russia.
Read more »
Ramaphosa reaffirms nonalignment stance on Russia-Ukraine conflictIn his newsletter, Ramaphosa said despite the ‘extraordinary’ pressure being applied to the country to pick a side in the war, South Africa remained committed to its independent and nonaligned foreign policy.
Read more »