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 at the St. Petersburg summit. “It is our hope that constructive engagement and negotiation can bring about an end to the ongoing conflict,” Ramaphosa, who leads sub-Saharan Africa’s most developed country, said, adding in South Africa, “our own history has taught us that this is indeed possible.” Without specifically mentioning the fighting in Ukraine, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni denounced those who foment ideologically-driven military conflicts as “time and opportunity wasters,” adding that “human history will move on, whether they like it or not.” “The only justified wars are the just wars, like the anti-colonial wars,” Museveni said. Putin hailed Africa’s role in the emerging “multipolar world order,” noting that “the era of hegemony of one or several countries is receding into the past, albeit not without resistance on the part of those who got used to their own uniqueness and monopoly in global affairs.” “Russia and Africa are united by an innate desire to defend true sovereignty and the right to their own distinctive path of development in the political, economic, social, cultural and other spheres,” he said.

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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 …

Putin Sets Stage for BRICS Expansion, Seeking Counterbalance to West's Influence
2 months ago

Putin Sets Stage for BRICS Expansion, Seeking Counterbalance to West's Influence

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a closing session of the BRICS summit, highlighting the bloc's role as a counterbalance to the West. The summit focused on deepening financial cooperation, exploring alternatives to Western-dominated payment systems, and settling regional conflicts. Russia emphasized its commitment to enhancing financial cooperation within BRICS and voiced concern about the disruptive effect of unlawful unilateral …

A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order
2 months 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 …

Guterres's First Visit to Russia Since 2022: BRICS Summit Draws Scrutiny
2 months ago

Guterres's First Visit to Russia Since 2022: BRICS Summit Draws Scrutiny

New Indian Express  

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's first visit to Russia in more than two years is aimed at showcasing Russia's resilience and defiance against Western isolation. The summit brings together 20 world leaders to discuss BRICS-led international payment and the conflict in the Middle East. Russia and China's relations are expected to be a major topic of discussion, with Xi and …

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

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

The Independent  

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Putin's BRICS Summit: A Show of defiance against the West
2 months ago

Putin's BRICS Summit: A Show of defiance against the West

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies in Kazan, Russia. The summit aims to counterbalance Western clout and demonstrate Russia's defiance of the liberal order. The BRICS summit brings together 36 countries and more than 20 of them are represented by heads of state. Proposed projects include the creation of a new payment …

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

How Russia is winning in Africa: Wave of military coups gains Putin new allies
7 months, 2 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. …

South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin
1 year, 2 months ago

South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin

Associated Press  

JUBA, South Sudan — Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil. Kiir and President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow on Thursday and also discussed political and security matters in South Sudan, which is preparing for its first presidential election in December 2024. …

What’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?

Al Jazeera  

Monday’s meeting in Sochi comes amid international efforts to patch up the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin on Monday, hoping to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke off from in July. The Sochi summit follows talks between the Russian and Turkish foreign …

Russia attacks Ukrainian port before Putin’s grain deal talks with Turkish president
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia attacks Ukrainian port before Putin’s grain deal talks with Turkish president

LA Times  

A farmer with wheat at a granary on a private farm in Zhurivka, Ukraine, on Aug. 10, 2023. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will seek to persuade Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke from in July. The attack on the Reni seaport comes a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin is to …

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn't satisfied
1 year, 3 months ago

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn't satisfied

Firstpost  

The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global …

Putin and Erdogan to meet amid efforts to revive Ukraine grain deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin and Erdogan to meet amid efforts to revive Ukraine grain deal

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks on the defunct deal on Ukrainian grain exports. Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks next week, the Kremlin said Friday, more than six weeks after Moscow broke off a deal partly brokered by Ankara that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach …

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied
1 year, 3 months ago

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger. The deal followed Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine which sent global food prices …

BRICS Summit 2023: Russia seeks to end Ukraine war 'unleashed by the West', says Vladimir Putin
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS Summit 2023: Russia seeks to end Ukraine war 'unleashed by the West', says Vladimir Putin

India TV News  

BRICS Summit 2023 : While addressing the opening plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday defended his actions in Ukraine and claimed that it only seeks to stop the ongoing war that was "unleashed" by Western countries. I want to note that the aspiration to preserve their hegemony in the …

At BRICS Summit, Putin denounces sanctions on Russia, warns 'Black Sea grain deal will be suspended untill...'
1 year, 4 months ago

At BRICS Summit, Putin denounces sanctions on Russia, warns 'Black Sea grain deal will be suspended untill...'

India TV News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who did not travel to South Africa to join the BRICS Summit in person, came down heavily on the West for penalising Moscow for its "special military operations" in Ukraine and dubbed the action as "illegitimate". In a 17-minute pre-recorded message, the Russian President addressed the BRICS Business Forum meeting on Tuesday, where he threatened to …

Putin denounces sanctions on Russia during his speech for a South Africa economic summit
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin denounces sanctions on Russia during his speech for a South Africa economic summit

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Russian President Vladimir Putin took multiple shots at the West on the opening day of an economic summit in South Africa, using a prerecorded speech that was aired on giant screens Tuesday to rail at what he called “illegitimate sanctions” on his country and threaten to cut off Ukraine’s grain exports permanently. His 17-minute speech recorded in advance …

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 promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies
1 year, 4 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,” …

Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Vladimir Putin told leaders and officials from most African countries Thursday that Russia is making every effort to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause price spikes. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also said Russia’s promise to donate grain to African nations …

Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations
1 year, 4 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 …

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 …

UK warns Russia may begin targeting civilian ships in Black Sea
1 year, 5 months ago

UK warns Russia may begin targeting civilian ships in Black Sea

Al Jazeera  

UK ambassador to the UN says the ‘Russian military may expand their targeting of Ukrainian grain facilities further.’ The United Kingdom has warned that it has information indicating Russia’s military may start to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea, as the European Union pledged to help Ukraine export almost all its farm produce via rail and road. Global wheat …

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 …

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’

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 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 …

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