Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with ‘African leaders peace mission,’ says South Africa president
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with ‘African leaders peace mission,’ says South Africa president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of leaders from six African countries to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine, South Africa’s president said Tuesday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy by phone over the weekend and they each agreed to host “an African leaders peace mission” in Moscow and Kyiv, respectively. Four of those six African countries — South Africa, Republic of Congo, Senegal and Uganda — abstained from a U.N. vote last year on condemning Russia’s invasion. Ramaphosa’s announcement came days after the U.S. ambassador accused South Africa of siding with Russia in the war in Ukraine and even providing weapons to help Moscow.

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Putin extends 'full support' to Africa, promises to help countries ward off terrorism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin extends 'full support' to Africa, promises to help countries ward off terrorism

Firstpost  

Putin said Russia could help countries with “sustainable development, the struggle against terrorism and extremism, combating epidemics, food problems and the consequences of natural disasters” Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 22, 2024. File Photo- Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday promised Moscow’s …

Russia hosts African ministers to expand ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia hosts African ministers to expand ties

Associated Press  

SOCHI, Russia — Russia on Saturday opened the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to deepen ties with African nations and dispel a notion that it’s isolated by Western sanctions. The conference is billed as building on last summer’s Russia-Africa summit, where Russian President Vladimir Putin courted leaders from Africa and offered …

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war

NPR  

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war Ukraine’s president is in Brussels today to speak to European Union leaders about his plan to end the war in a year — without ceding any territory to Russia. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Ukraine's president is in Brussels today to speak to European Union leaders about his …

'Already Invited': Zelenskyy On India's Presence During 2nd Peace Summit To End Russia-Ukraine Conflict
3 months ago

'Already Invited': Zelenskyy On India's Presence During 2nd Peace Summit To End Russia-Ukraine Conflict

ABP News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council that “we have to prepare” the second peace summit to end the Russia-Ukraine war “altogether” and he has invited India and other countries to join the peace process. Zelenskyy said that unity always works for peace and “we have to prepare the second peace summit to end the war altogether. Reiterated …

Putin was meant to be at a summit in South Africa this week. Why was he asked to stay away?
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin was meant to be at a summit in South Africa this week. Why was he asked to stay away?

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Vladimir Putin will be the odd one out when leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in Johannesburg this week. An International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for the Russian president put summit host South Africa in a sticky situation and ultimately resulted in Putin staying at home. South Africa, …

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine

The Hindu  

African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a path to end the war there. Mr. Putin in a press conference late on Saturday following the Russia-Africa summit said Russia's termination of the grain deal …

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — African leaders have left two days of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a path to end the war there. Putin in a press conference late Saturday following the Russia-Africa summit said Russia’s termination of the grain …

Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The proposal floats a series of possible steps to defuse the conflict, including a Russian troop pullback from Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that an initiative presented by African leaders could be a basis for peace in Moscow’s war on Ukraine but claimed that attacks from Kyiv made a cessation of hostilities “virtually impossible”. The proposal, according to …

Russia 'carefully' examining African proposals to end Ukraine conflict: Putin
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia 'carefully' examining African proposals to end Ukraine conflict: Putin

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Moscow is "carefully" examining proposals made by some African leaders to end the conflict in Ukraine. "We respect your initiatives and we are examining them carefully," Mr. Putin said on the second day of a Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg. The Russia-Africa summit comes after Russia pulled out of a deal to allow …

Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin courted leaders from Africa at a summit on Friday, hailing the continent’s growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties. “I believe it’s necessary to also talk to the other side, although we are grateful to our African friends for their attention to the issue,” Putin said …

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from across Africa attending high-level talks in St Petersburg, with food security and Ukraine war high on the agenda. Alongside the war in Ukraine, food security will be high on the agenda of the second Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg, especially after Russia’s decision last week to withdraw from an international grain deal left many in Africa unnerved. “Moscow …

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Some African leaders arrived in Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin as he seeks allies amid the fighting in Ukraine, while the Kremlin accused Western powers of “outrageous” efforts to pressure other African heads of state not to attend. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov deplored “unconcealed brazen interference by the U.S., France and other states …

Putin opted out not to 'jeopardise' BRICS summit: South Africa
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin opted out not to 'jeopardise' BRICS summit: South Africa

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin decided against attending an upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg in person because he did not want to "jeopardise" the talks, a top South African diplomat said Thursday. Mr. Putin's potential visit had posed a diplomatic and legal dilemma for South Africa ahead of the August 22-24 meeting. South Africa's ambassador-at-large for Asia and the BRICS, Anil …

Russian President Putin won’t travel to South Africa for BRICS summit
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian President Putin won’t travel to South Africa for BRICS summit

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to South Africa to attend the upcoming BRICS summit, his spokesperson has announced. Instead, Mr. Putin will participate in the summit through video conference, Russian President’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declared in a statement on Wednesday. “Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the summit in person,” said Mr. Peskov, assuring that the Russian …

South Africa says Putin will skip a Johannesburg summit next month because of his ICC arrest warrant
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa says Putin will skip a Johannesburg summit next month because of his ICC arrest warrant

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Vladimir Putin has agreed not to attend an economic summit in Johannesburg next month that will include China’s premier and other world leaders because of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court for the Russian president, South African authorities said Wednesday. Russia and summit host South Africa reached a “mutual agreement” that Putin would …

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest

NPR  

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest Enlarge this image toggle caption Sergei Chirikov/AP Sergei Chirikov/AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending an economic summit in Johannesburg next month, South Africa's government said Wednesday. "By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the Summit …

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be 'war'
1 year, 5 months ago

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be 'war'

The Independent  

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South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be ‘war’
1 year, 5 months ago

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be ‘war’

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s president said Tuesday that arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin — should he show up at an economic summit next month in Johannesburg — would amount to a “declaration of war” by his country. South Africa’s biggest political opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has tried to compel President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to pledge to arrest Putin in …

South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s arrest would undermine South African-led mission to end war in Ukraine, President Ramaphosa says. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said that any attempt to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin when he visits the country next month would be a declaration of war with Russia. Ramaphosa said in court papers that were released on Tuesday that “Russia has made it …

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him

The Independent  

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Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn’t want to have to arrest him
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn’t want to have to arrest him

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to attend an economic summit in South Africa next month and the country is desperately trying to persuade him to stay away to avoid the legal and diplomatic fallout over his international arrest warrant, South Africa’s deputy president said in an interview with a news website on Friday. But Russia …

Africa’s Russia, Ukraine peace mission criticised in South Africa
1 year, 6 months ago

Africa’s Russia, Ukraine peace mission criticised in South Africa

Al Jazeera  

The members of the ‘peace mission’ – especially South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa – have received flak from many in Africa. Cape Town, South Africa – At the weekend, a quartet of African leaders led by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa returned from a trip to Russia and Ukraine, as part of efforts to resolve the war between the nations. “While …

South Africa leader hails ‘historic’ Ukraine peace mission
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa leader hails ‘historic’ Ukraine peace mission

Al Jazeera  

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted the trip was the first time African leaders embarked on a peace mission ‘beyond the shores of the continent’. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa praised an African mission to broker peace in Ukraine as “historic” – despite a lukewarm reception by the leaders of warring Russia and Ukraine. “This initiative has been historic in that it …

Russian President Putin meets African leaders to discuss Ukraine peace plan
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian President Putin meets African leaders to discuss Ukraine peace plan

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 17 met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no visible progress. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after the three-hour meeting that the Africans' peace plan consisted of 10 elements, but “was …

‘Ukraine war has to end’: South Africa's Ramaphosa to Vladimir Putin. His reply
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ukraine war has to end’: South Africa's Ramaphosa to Vladimir Putin. His reply

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Saturday hailed the ‘peace mission’ and 'balanced approach' of the African nations towards the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and said that he is open to dialogue to implement peace. We are open to a constructive dialogue with all those who want to implement peace based on the principles of justice and respect for the parties' legitimate …

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip
1 year, 6 months ago

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 17 is set to host a group of African leaders who have traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine. Seven African leaders — presidents of Comoros, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia, as well as Egypt’s prime minister and top envoys from the Republic of Congo and …

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip
1 year, 6 months ago

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip

The Independent  

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Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no visible progress. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after the three-hour meeting that the Africans’ peace plan consisted of 10 elements, …

War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin
1 year, 6 months ago

War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin

Al Jazeera  

South African president says the war is having a ‘negative impact’ on the African continent and many other countries. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa – who is in Russia as part of a peace-seeking delegation – told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must stop. Ramaphosa laid out the 10 points of the African peace initiative …

African leaders start peace mission in Kyiv despite Russian missile barrage
1 year, 6 months ago

African leaders start peace mission in Kyiv despite Russian missile barrage

The Hindu  

A delegation of leaders and senior officials from Africa arrived in Ukraine seeking ways to end the invaded country's nearly 16-month war with Russia and to ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent, though an air raid in Kyiv during their Friday trip provided a reminder of the challenges they face. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said last month …

Zelenskyy urges African leaders to press Putin on release of political prisoners
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy urges African leaders to press Putin on release of political prisoners

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to a group of African leaders to ask his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to free political prisoners from Crimea and beyond — saying it could be an important part of their trip to Russia on Saturday. Seven African leaders — presidents of Comoros, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia, as well as Egypt’s …

Zelenskyy asks African leaders to push Russia on prisoner release
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy asks African leaders to push Russia on prisoner release

Al Jazeera  

The delegation began their ‘peace mission’ in Ukraine and plan to visit Russia and meet President Putin on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged a group of African leaders to ask his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to free political prisoners from Crimea and beyond, saying it would be an “important step” during their trip to Russia on Saturday. Seven African …

Russian minister attends meeting of developing economies as bloc discusses adding Saudi Arabia, Iran
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian minister attends meeting of developing economies as bloc discusses adding Saudi Arabia, Iran

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Thursday with China’s deputy foreign minister and other top diplomats from the BRICS bloc of developing economies for discussions that included the group’s possible expansion to include the major oil-producing nations of Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Thursday’s meeting in Cape Town of the foreign ministers …

South Africa mulls legal options on ICC warrant against Russia’s Putin
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa mulls legal options on ICC warrant against Russia’s Putin

The Hindu  

A meeting of Foreign Ministers from the BRICS countries in South Africa on June 1 was overshadowed by questions about whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would be arrested if he attended a summit of the five-nation bloc in August. South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said it was mulling legal options if Mr. Putin, the subject of a war crimes …

African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support
1 year, 6 months ago

African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support

China Daily  

Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov before their talks in Nairobi on Monday. RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE/AP Days after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba left Africa last week, his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov made a surprise visit to Kenya on Monday for a series of meetings with local leaders. Lavrov who was on …

‘Too late for mediation’: Zelensky aide says Ukraine peace plan only way to end Russia’s war
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Too late for mediation’: Zelensky aide says Ukraine peace plan only way to end Russia’s war

Hindustan Times  

Kyiv's peace plan is the only way to end Russia's war in Ukraine and the time for mediation efforts has passed, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "There cannot be a Brazilian peace plan, a Chinese peace plan, a South African peace plan when you are talking about the war in Ukraine," Zhovkva said in an interview late …

Don't need mediators, Ukraine peace plan only way to end Russia war, says Zelenskyy aide
1 year, 6 months ago

Don't need mediators, Ukraine peace plan only way to end Russia war, says Zelenskyy aide

Firstpost  

Brushing aside a flurry of peace initiatives from China, Brazil, the Vatican and South Africa in recent months, a top aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Kyiv’s peace plan is the only way to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and the time for mediation efforts has passed. “There cannot be a Brazilian peace plan, a Chinese peace plan, …

South Africa to dodge calls for Putin’s arrest by moving summit
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa to dodge calls for Putin’s arrest by moving summit

The Telegraph  

South Africa’s refusal to condemn Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and its hosting of war games with China and Russia have long frustrated the West. Tensions increased sharply earlier this month when the US ambassador accused South Africa of shipping arms to Russia last year. Leaders of the Brics bloc of nations are due to meet in South Africa in August …

Ukraine courts ‘Global South’ in push to challenge Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine courts ‘Global South’ in push to challenge Russia

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s foreign minister begins a tour of Africa after President Zelenskyy’s visits to the Middle East and Asia. Ukraine’s foreign minister has begun a tour of African countries, stepping up wartime Kyiv’s diplomatic push to challenge Russian influence in the Global South and cement the vision laid out by Ukraine as the only path to peace. Top diplomat Dmytro Kuleba …

Updates: Moscow says Ukraine ‘sabotage group’ crossed into Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Updates: Moscow says Ukraine ‘sabotage group’ crossed into Russia

Al Jazeera  

Six African leaders propose that Ukraine accept opening peace talks with Russia even as Russian troops remain on its soil, South Africa’s presidency has said, as South African officials prepare to visit both countries to sell the idea. Second is a framework for lasting peace,” South African presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said. President Macky Sall of Senegal, last year’s African …

Ukrainian president meets with world leaders at G7 as Russia claims a key victory in the war
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukrainian president meets with world leaders at G7 as Russia claims a key victory in the war

The Independent  

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Ukraine War: Kyiv tells Chinese envoy it won't accept proposals ceding territory to Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine War: Kyiv tells Chinese envoy it won't accept proposals ceding territory to Russia

Firstpost  

Ukraine would not accept any proposals to end the war with Russia that involved it losing territory or freezing the conflict, the foreign minister told a top Chinese envoy. Li Hui, China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs and former ambassador to Russia, visited Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday, and met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the ministry said in a …

Ukraine’s foreign minister and visiting Chinese envoy discuss peace, but next steps unclear
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s foreign minister and visiting Chinese envoy discuss peace, but next steps unclear

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s foreign minister met with a visiting Chinese mediator to discuss how to end Russia’s war, but no details were disclosed Wednesday and the next steps were unclear. Kuleba briefed Li, a former Chinese ambassador to Moscow, “about the principles of restoring a stable and just peace based on respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of …

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president

The Independent  

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S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim
1 year, 7 months ago

S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim

Al Jazeera  

Visit to Moscow follows US allegations that weapons were loaded on to a Russian ship in Cape Town in December. The South African National Defence Force said on Monday that the meeting was “planned well in advance” as part of “a long-standing arrangement” and was a “goodwill visit” at the invitation of the Russian army. “The SANDF receives numerous military …

South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart discussed “military cooperation” while meeting Monday in Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Gen. Oleg Salyukov, the commander of Russia’s ground forces, met the chief of South Africa’s army, Lt. Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, at Russia’s general command headquarters in Moscow, the Russian ministry said. “The meeting …

Russia’s Lavrov defends naval drills with S Africa during visit
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia’s Lavrov defends naval drills with S Africa during visit

Al Jazeera  

South Africa has remained neutral on Russia’s war in Ukraine but is a strategic military and trade partner for Moscow. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow did not want any “scandals” regarding joint naval drills between Russia, China and South Africa scheduled for next month. Both countries have also been trade partners for years, with South African …

AU head tells Putin Africans 'victims' of Ukraine conflict
2 years, 6 months ago

AU head tells Putin Africans 'victims' of Ukraine conflict

The Hindu  

African Union head Macky Sall on Friday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take into account the suffering in African countries from food shortages caused by Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine. Mr. Putin hosted Senegalese President Macky Sall, who chairs the African Union, at his Black Sea residence in Sochi on the 100th day of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine, with …

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