South African president speaks to Russia's Putin on Ukraine crisis, bilateral issues

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FILE PHOTO: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the opening meeting of BRICS Summit, at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo
Source: REUTERS

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday on the Ukraine crisis and issues of bilateral interest, Ramaphosa's office said in a statement.

"The discussion followed President Putin's request to brief President Ramaphosa on the peace process with Ukraine and to engage on issues of mutual bilateral interest," the statement said.

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