Ramaphosa calls Putin on S’Africa’s moves to end Russia-Ukraine conflicts

In a telephone call on Tuesday, the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has received briefing from Russian President, Vladimir Putin on the situation in Ukraine and on his commitment to a diplomatic solution.

According to the statement released by the Presidency, Ramaphosa expressed S’Africa’s ongoing support to diplomatic and peaceful efforts aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

This is in line with South Africa’s long stated position during talks with both sides that all wars end through negotiations.
On the bilateral relationship, the President welcomed the engagements with Russia aimed at advancing the development of a mutually beneficial trade and investment framework within the Russia-South Africa comprehensive strategic partnership.

The South African leader and that of his Russia counterpart also discussed the cooperation in key international fora such as BRICS and the G20.
Ramaphosa and Putin, during the telephone call pledged their support to the process of returning South Africans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

In this regard, teams from both sides will continue their engagements towards the finalisation of this process.