Putin, Ramaphosa discuss peace deal to end Russia-Ukraine war
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his support to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict./Others
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a potential settlement in Ukraine during a phone call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
In a statement, the Kremlin said that Ramaphosa expressed support for Russia’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
“The situation in Ukraine was touched upon. Cyril Ramaphosa expressed support for Russia’s efforts aimed at a political and diplomatic resolution of the conflict,” the statement read.
The two leaders also stressed the importance of continuing to coordinate approaches between Russia and South Africa, including within the G20 and BRICS, and discussed strengthening bilateral economic ties.
South Africa has been among the countries offering to mediate in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which is close to entering its fifth year.
SOURCE: Reuters
