The delivery of this shipment sparked diplomatic controversy between South Africa and the United States when US Ambassador Reuben Brigety told reporters the arms transaction had involved South Africa supplying weaponry to Russia.
Lady R shipment
They were reportedly procured from Rosoboronexport — the Russian state entity that exports military hardware, services, and technologies — and the transaction was approved by the National Conventional Arms Control Committee , which oversees weapons sales in South Africa. “It is routine that a permit can be renewed, but, obviously, conditions that existed when it was renewed must not have changed,” said the source.into the matter that would be led by a retired judge. However, he is yet to do so.that South Africa has solved the tense situation with the US and does not expect to face any repercussions.
While the Lady R saga may be resolved, there is still tension between South Africa and the US relating to the former’s refusal to take a stance on Russia’s war with Ukraine.Rampahosa spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month, too, discussing the “strategic partnership” between the countries ahead of a Russia-Africa summit in July, and a BRICS summit that South Africa will host in August.
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