Since the Russian-Ukraine conflict erupted due to Russia’s invasion of the former soviet-state, South Africa has offered mixed and conflicting responses in terms of our position and relation to the conflict. At an executive level, president Ramaphosa called for mediation. However, when it came to the United Nations General Assembly resolution vote which called for Russia to remove its troops, … Continue reading Zuma backs Putin’s pursuits – ‘we all need peace in this world’