International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa maintains its stance that genuine dialogue and negotiation is the only path to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor is seen during a media briefing in Pretoria on 08 April 2022 on South Africa's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor is seen during a media briefing in Pretoria on 08 April 2022 on South Africa's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
“Our non-aligned position doesn’t mean that we condone the military intervention of Russia in Ukraine. We believe that this intervention is in violation of international law. We had resisted, in our responses, becoming embroiled in the politics of confrontation and aggression that had been advocated by the powerful countries. We’ve promoted peaceful resolution and we have called for dialogue and negotiation, genuine dialogue and negotiation,” adds Pandor.
The call for Russia’s suspension was initiated by the United States after images of civilian corpses in the town of Bucha drew international condemnation and revulsion.
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