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Putin sends defiant message to the West as he gathers world leaders for BRICS summit to show sanctions aren't working (but cracks are showing between his most powerful 'allies')
2 months ago

Putin sends defiant message to the West as he gathers world leaders for BRICS summit to show sanctions aren't working (but cracks are showing between his most powerful 'allies')

Daily Mail  

World leaders descended on the Russian city of Kazan today for a summit of BRICS - a major diplomatic event that Vladimir Putin hopes will be a milestone in his effort to erode the political and economic dominance of his Western foes. Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with the heads of leading media outlets from the BRICS member countries ahead …

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South African leader accuses Israel of war crimes. Putin and Xi strike more cautious note at meeting
1 year, 1 month ago

South African leader accuses Israel of war crimes. Putin and Xi strike more cautious note at meeting

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Israel of war crimes and acts “tantamount to genocide” in Gaza during a virtual meeting Tuesday of leaders of developing countries, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. South Africa has been fiercely critical of Israel over the war in Gaza and had already filed a request with …

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BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West
1 year, 1 month ago

BRICS condemns Israel war on Gaza in signal to the West

Al Jazeera  

The grouping, which has previously focused on economic issues, called for an end to ‘war crimes’ in the Gaza conflict. In a virtual summit chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the BRICS grouping denounced attacks on civilians in Palestine and Israel, with many leaders calling the forced displacement of Palestinians, within Gaza or outside the territory, “war crimes.” “We …

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Xi, Putin and other leaders locked in discussions over an expansion of the BRICS economic bloc
1 year, 4 months ago

Xi, Putin and other leaders locked in discussions over an expansion of the BRICS economic bloc

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa held closed-door discussions Wednesday on the possible expansion of their BRICS economic bloc, a move they’ve framed as a way to amplify the voice of developing nations, but which also serves the geopolitical interests of Beijing and Moscow. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da …

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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 …

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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 …

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South Africa confirms PM Modi's attendance at BRICS Summit, rejects reports of participating virtually
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa confirms PM Modi's attendance at BRICS Summit, rejects reports of participating virtually

India TV News  

The South African government confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the upcoming BRICS Summit in person. The Ministry of External Affairs said in New Delhi last week that Prime Minister Modi will be visiting Johannesburg to attend the BRICS Summit. “The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and the BRICS Business Council will be hosting a content-rich BRICS …

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PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg later this month
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg later this month

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, August 3, 2023 confirmed to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that he will be travelling to Johannesburg to attend the August 22-24 BRICS summit. The telephonic conversation between Mr. Modi and Mr. Ramaphosa came days after Russian President Vladimir Putin cancelled his visit to Johannesburg for the same event. “President Ramaphosa invited the Prime …

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PM Modi confirms he will travel to South Africa for Brics Summit. What it means
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi confirms he will travel to South Africa for Brics Summit. What it means

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday confirmed his in-person participation in the Brics Summit in Johannesburg during August 22-24, ending speculation that the meet could become a virtual affair following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision not to attend. PM To Travel To South Africa For Summit Despite No Putin During a phone call with Modi on Thursday evening, South African …

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Can Africa and China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Africa and China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Al Jazeera  

But if the mood for talks grows, Africa and China hold advantages that could make them vital mediators. In June, the presidents of South Africa, Senegal, Comoros and Zambia visited St Petersburg to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin with a 10-point peace plan aimed at convincing Ukraine and Russia to start negotiations. African nations will need to get rid of …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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'

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 …

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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 …

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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

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 …

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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 …

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Ukraine war must be settled: South Africa's Ramaphosa tells Putin
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine war must be settled: South Africa's Ramaphosa tells Putin

India Today  

South Africa's president, in Russia as part of a delegation pushing for peace between Kyiv and Moscow, told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday that the fighting had to stop. Ramaphosa added that his delegation, which has leaders and senior officials from seven African countries, "would like this war to be ended". "This war is having a negative impact …

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‘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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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