ANC relieved Putin headache has 'finally been laid to rest'

By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the Summit but the Russian Federation will be represented by foreign minister Sergey Lavrov

Now that South Africa has managed to save its strong relations with Russia by coming to a mutual agreement that President Vladimir Putin should not attend the upcoming Brics Summit, organisers can focus on more pressing issues. We acknowledge and welcome this, finally laying that matter to rest, for us and developing countries to focus on the pressing issues of the day, dealing with poverty and unemployment and fighting for a humane and fair society,” she said.

She was reacting to news that Putin and Ramaphosa had reached “a mutual agreement” that Putin not attend the 15th Brics summit.Black Sea grain initiativeThe announcement also lays to rest months of speculation over Putin's visit to South Africa after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant of arrest against him.

“By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the summit but the Russian Federation will be represented by foreign minister Sergey Lavrov,” the Presidency said.

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