Staff Reporter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken to President Cyril Ramaphosa in a phone call to discuss ways to achieve “real peace” and end the killings in Ukraine.
In a post on X, Zelenskyy described the call as a “friendly and candid conversation” focused on finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
He thanked South Africa for its continued support in peace efforts and reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to securing a lasting settlement with Russia.
The South African government has faced domestic and international criticism for its initial refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion, maintaining instead that it holds a non-aligned position.
In April, Ramaphosa hosted Zelenskyy in Pretoria.
“The efforts that this country makes in fostering peace processes around the world are recognised,” Ramaphosa told journalists earlier on Friday.
Ramaphosa has also spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Putin’s request for a briefing on the peace process.
“President Putin
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