PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have spoken for the first time about Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
Ramaphosa confirmed the phone call on Thursday on his official Twitter account.
He tweeted; “ I had a telephone conversation with President @ZelenskyyUa of Ukraine to discuss the conflict in Ukraine and its tragic human cost, as well its global ramifications. We agree on the need for a negotiated end to the conflict which has impacted Ukraine’s place in global supply chains, including its position as a major exporter of food to our continent. President Zelenskyy anticipates closer relations with Africa in future.”
The Ukrainian president also confirmed the phone with Ramaphosa, tweeting: “Had a phone conversation with @CyrilRamaphosa. Told about our resistance to Russian aggression. Discussed the threat of a global food crisis, deepening relations with the Republic of South Africa and cooperation within international organizations.”
Earlier reports noted that
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