President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an initiative by him and five other African leaders to speak to the leaders of Russia and Ukraine – whom he said welcomed the idea.
CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa said hecould not predict the success of the African peace talks mission aimed at ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On Tuesday, Ramaphosa announced an initiative by him and five other African leaders to speak to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine – whom he said welcomed the idea. More than a year since Ramaphosa said he had been approached to play a mediation role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, African leaders are stepping up as the escalating war impacts food, oil and fertiliser prices on the continent.
South Africa is under increasing pressure to take a stance on its treatment of Russian president Vladimir Putin should he travel to the country in August to attend the Brics summit.
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