US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety accuses the country of providing weapons and ammunition to Russia for its offensive against Ukraine via a cargo ship linked to a sanctioned company Follow our live coverage 👇
Friday, May 12, 2023The US ambassador to South Africa has accused the country of providing weapons and ammunition to Russia for its offensive against Ukraine via a cargo ship linked to a sanctioned company that docked secretly at a naval base near the city of Cape Town in December.
"The arming of the Russians is extremely serious and we do not consider this issue to be resolved," Brigety said in comments reported by multiple South African news outlets.0201 GMT — Ukraine FM urges Latin American states to condemn Russian aggression "If Russia succeeds in invading a neighbour, in violating borders and committing massacres, others will be tempted to follow the Russian behaviour," Kuleba said at a news conference in the national palace.0139 GMT — France slams recent Wagner Group head remarks
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