Putin enters contest for Africa after humbling US in Middle East
5 years, 2 months ago

Putin enters contest for Africa after humbling US in Middle East

Al Jazeera  

Russia hosts African leaders in its first conference for the region, but China and EU dominate trade with the continent. “The power vacuums created by a lack of Western policy focus in recent years” are giving it “an opportunity to curry favor.” The two-day summit in Sochi co-hosted with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, the current African Union chairman, is an effort to revive former Cold War relations, when African regimes often allied with Moscow in the ideological contest with the U.S. before the Soviet Union’s collapse. It’s “an unprecedented, benchmark event,” Putin told the state-run Tass news service in an interview published Monday, calling stronger links with Africa “one of Russia’s foreign policy priorities.” Still, there’s a sense Russia is coming late to the continent after China and other states including Turkey and the United Arab Emirates filled a vacuum left by the erosion of Communist-era ties. “I don’t think they’ll come anywhere close to matching Chinese influence in Africa.” Renewed Focus As in the Middle East, where Putin leveraged his successful Syria intervention to bolster Russia’s standing at the U.S.’s expense, the Kremlin is exploiting Washington’s fading influence even as President Donald Trump’s new Prosper Africa strategy seeks to reverse the decline. “A lot of the financing received by African countries is granted on unfavorable conditions.” Russia has “grand designs to be a global superpower again” and knows it can’t ignore Africa as “a new geopolitical chessboard,” said Gopaldas at Signal Risk.

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Putin extends 'full support' to Africa, promises to help countries ward off terrorism
1 month, 4 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
2 months 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 …

A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order

NPR  

A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order toggle caption Maxim Shipenkov/Pool EPA MOSCOW, Russia — The Kremlin’s message boiled down to this: we still have plenty of friends in the world. Speaking to international journalists in the closing hours of the summit in the Russian city of Kazan, Putin dismissed reports of conspiratorial ties with Trump …

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit meant to counterbalance Western clout

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, front, walks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday. Kremlin foreign affairs advisor Yuri Ushakov touted the summit as “the largest foreign policy event ever held” by Russia, with 36 countries attending and more than 20 of them represented by heads of state. Welcoming Xi, …

Why African nations are turning to Russia
7 months ago

Why African nations are turning to Russia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia's top diplomat pledged help …

What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa
7 months ago

What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Russia’s top diplomat pledged help and military assistance while on a whirlwind tour of several countries in Africa’s sub-Saharan region of Sahel this week, as Moscow seeks to grow its influence in the restive, mineral-rich section of the continent. Moscow has aggressively expanded its military cooperation with African nations by using the private security company Wagner and …

How Russia is winning in Africa: Wave of military coups gains Putin new allies
7 months, 4 weeks ago

How Russia is winning in Africa: Wave of military coups gains Putin new allies

Salon  

Russia's deputy foreign minister, Mikhail Bogdanov, recently visited Sudan, where he met Gen. Abdul-Fattah Burhan, commander of the Sudanese armed forces and ruler of the country, to conveyed Russia's support. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism Last year, a third military coup took place in neighboring Niger, toppling another elected civilian government. …

'Vladimir Putin will not attend G20 summit in Delhi in September', says Kremlin
1 year, 4 months ago

'Vladimir Putin will not attend G20 summit in Delhi in September', says Kremlin

India TV News  

In a major development, the Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not visit India for the much-awaited G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi. The announcement from Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov came on Friday-- a day after President Putin attended the crucial BRICS Summit virtually and sent his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to South Africa's national capital Johannesburg, …

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, …

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?

The Independent  

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South Africa won’t be bullied to side with global powers, says Ramaphosa
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa won’t be bullied to side with global powers, says Ramaphosa

Al Jazeera  

Ramaphosa was speaking in a televised address before the BRICS summit which begins Tuesday in Johannesburg. South Africa will not be forced to side with any global powers, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday as he readied to host a summit of major emerging economies. The meeting in Johannesburg this week of BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and …

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies

Al Jazeera  

Putin pledges to supply Africa with grain, promotes joint fight against ‘neocolonialism’ during Russia-Africa summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country and the African leaders attending a summit in St Petersburg have agreed to promote a multipolar world order and fight “neocolonialism” as he offered debt write-offs and grain to woo allies. “Russia’s attention to Africa is steadily growing,” …

Africa, beware of Putin’s money promises
1 year, 5 months ago

Africa, beware of Putin’s money promises

Al Jazeera  

At the Russia-Africa Summit, the continent must resist Putin’s lies. Speaking in Sochi at a gala reception for African leaders, Putin spoke of the Soviet Union’s support for African liberation movements and newly independent African states, emphasising Russia’s old ties to Africa. Russia’s influence in Africa shrank after the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991, allowing others – …

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off
1 year, 5 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 …

Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations

Al Jazeera  

Russian president offers free grain to six African countries days after withdrawing from Ukraine grain export deal. Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered free grain to six African countries, telling African leaders at a conference in St Petersburg that Moscow is making efforts to avert a global food crisis days after withdrawing from the Ukraine grain export deal. We are …

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine
1 year, 5 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 …

Russia wants allies, so it’s hosting an Africa summit. Food security and Wagner group top the agenda
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia wants allies, so it’s hosting an Africa summit. Food security and Wagner group top the agenda

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — As Russia seeks more allies during its invasion of Ukraine, longtime U.S. security partner Kenya might not be an obvious choice. “This is a decisive moment for both Africa and Putin in their relationship.” Putin has repeatedly said that Russia would offer free grain to low-income African countries now that the grain deal has been terminated. Africa …

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 …

Vladimir Putin to skip Brics summit in South Africa where he faced risk of arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Vladimir Putin to skip Brics summit in South Africa where he faced risk of arrest

The Independent  

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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 to miss BRICS summit by mutual agreement, South Africa says
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin to miss BRICS summit by mutual agreement, South Africa says

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s absence at the summit has been announced by the South African presidency, ending months of speculation. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the summit of the BRICS group of nations in South Africa in August “by mutual agreement”, South Africa’s presidency has said. “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the summit, …

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 …

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, …

Russian minister attends meeting of developing economies as bloc discusses adding Saudi Arabia, Iran
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Over Putin arrest row, South Africa may switch BRICS Summit's venue: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Over Putin arrest row, South Africa may switch BRICS Summit's venue: Report

Hindustan Times  

South Africa is considering switching the venue of an upcoming summit of BRICS leaders to another country, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would resolve its dilemma over whether to execute an international arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. “That is what we know as of today.” South Africa has invited Putin, along with the …

African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support
1 year, 7 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 …

Putin arrest warrant an issue for summit of developing nations
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin arrest warrant an issue for summit of developing nations

LA Times  

Russian Foreign Minster Sergey Lavrov attends a meeting with his counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc of developing nations in Cape Town, South Africa, on Thursday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in South Africa with counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc of developing nations for discussions Thursday that were preceded by officials questioning the West’s intentions in the war …

President Vladimir Putin to bat for Russian video games at BRICS, wants to lure Chinese gamers
1 year, 7 months ago

President Vladimir Putin to bat for Russian video games at BRICS, wants to lure Chinese gamers

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged his support to domestic video game developers during a meeting in Moscow. At an exhibition focused on creative industries, representatives from various software companies approached Putin, urging him to address their concerns at the upcoming BRICS summit in South Africa. The Kremlin has not confirmed Putin’s attendance but assured that Russia will be represented “at …

South Africa to dodge calls for Putin’s arrest by moving summit
1 year, 7 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 …

South Africa ANC General Secretary exposes BBC's and Britain's hypocrisy: Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

South Africa ANC General Secretary exposes BBC's and Britain's hypocrisy: Watch

Op India  

On Wednesday, the UK-based British Broadcasting Corporation’s journalist, Stephen Sackur was roasted by a top official in South Africa’s ruling party, Fikile Mbalula over the issue of war crimes committed by Britain and other Western nations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The saga began as African National Congress Secretary General Fikile Mbalula in an exclusive interview with the BBC stated that …

South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would ‘welcome’ Putin
1 year, 7 months ago

South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would ‘welcome’ Putin

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The South African government was under more pressure Wednesday for declining to release cargo documents relating to the visit by a Russian ship that the United States alleges collected a consignment of weapons for Moscow. Separately, a top official in South Africa’s ruling party added to the scrutiny of the country’s relationship with Russia by …

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 …

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