South Africa Aligns with European Allies Against Russia

Published on 4.26.25

  The recent visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa marks a significant shift in Pretoria's stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the country now joining the international community in condemning the war. This change in position comes after South Africa voted in favor of the UN General Assembly resolution criticizing Russia for its actions in Ukraine. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to host Zelensky reflects a growing alignment with European nations on the issue of Russian aggression. The visit is seen as an attempt by Zelensky to strengthen ties between his country and South Africa, which has historically maintained good relations with Moscow. Zelensky has made it clear that Ukraine will not accept anything less than an immediate ceasefire and is open to various formats of talks leading to this outcome. The recent drone attacks on Ukraine's Odesa port city and Zaporizhzhia by Russian forces underscore the urgency of finding a peaceful solution to the war. This shift in stance is also evident in Ramaphosa's recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. South Africa's experience in facilitating inclusive peace processes could potentially be leveraged to facilitate a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.

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