President Cyril Ramphosa is reportedly pushing for a state visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, sparking mixed reactions from South Africans.
The presidency confirmed that Ramaphosa was more than happy to facilitate talks between Russia and Ukraine if needed
According to presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, Ramaphosa is eager for the visit to happen as soon as possible. A formal invitation was already issued in January 2025, but efforts have since been picking up steam. “All parties must have a seat around the table. We don’t believe that anybody who is involved in a conflict should be excluded in a process and we know this from our own experience, from when we negotiated our political settlement that culminated in the constitutional democracy that we are so proud of," Magwenya said.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky could be making a state visit to South Africa to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: Sergei Supinsky“Please Ramaphosa, you must rather focus on African conflicts and the US and EU will focus on the Russia and Ukraine conflict. Don't lose focus, Mr President.”“Ramaphosa should worry more about what’s happening in our country.
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