In a recent telephone conversation, President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in a discussion with President Vladimir Putin, wherein he provided an update on the upcoming African Leaders Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia. The purpose of the mission is to promote peace and stability in the region.
During their conversation, the two leaders also exchanged views on the forthcoming Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in St. Petersburg at the end of July. President Putin expressed his warm welcome to the initiative by African Heads of State and conveyed his eagerness to receive the peace mission.
The telephone conversation between President Ramaphosa and President Putin followed a prior discussion held among African leaders on Monday, 5 June 2023. During this discussion, the leaders deliberated on their upcoming engagements with Presidents Putin and Zelensky, aiming to explore potential avenues to bring an end to the ongoing conflict.
