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- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about returning 17 South Africans who are fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine, with teams from both countries continuing to finalize the process of repatriation.
- The South African government received distress calls from 17 citizens who were lured into combat in Ukraine’s Donbas region after being promised jobs as bodyguards.
- Ramaphosa expressed South Africa's support for a negotiated end to the war, reflecting the country's belief that conflicts should be resolved through dialogue.
- Both leaders discussed strengthening economic ties and cooperation in multilateral forums such as BRICS and the G20.
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Ramaphosa, Putin discuss return of South African fighters from Ukraine
JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held talks on Tuesday with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on returning South Africans lured into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine, his office said. The South African government said in November it had received “distress calls” from 17 men who were trapped in the epicentre of the fighting in Ukraine’s Donbas region after being tricked into joining mercenary forces. “Presiden…
Ramaphosa, Putin support return of SA fighters from Ukraine
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged their support for efforts to return seventeen South Africans who are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Relatives of the men say recruiters lured them to Russia in July last year, promising training as bodyguards. They later found themselves caught up in the war. Ramaphosa, Putin discuss Ukraine war and diplomacy Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said…
In call with Putin, Ramaphosa backs peace efforts, talks on returning South Africans fighting in Ukraine
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his country’s support for efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday
South Africa’s Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his country's support for efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Ramaphosa's office said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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