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BRICS SUMMIT: Will Ramaphosa follow Modi’s lead and confront Putin on Ukraine?
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders at the BRICS summit, sparking questions about whether he will confront Putin on the war in Ukraine.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously told Putin to stop the war, and Ukraine's ambassador to South Africa hopes Ramaphosa will follow suit.
- When BRICS leaders meet this weekend, the question hanging over President Cyril Ramaphosa is whether he will follow Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s example and tell Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop his “endless” war in Ukraine.
- Ukraine’s ambassador to South Africa wishes he would.
- Photo: Antonio Masiello / Getty Images)“Every day that the war continues, humanity is, in effect, set back a step, whilst
Key Takeaways
- BRICS summit to be held in New Delhi, India
- Some South African diplomats also want Ramaphosa to confront Putin
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- Ramaphosa may or may not confront Putin on the war in Ukraine
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The outcome could impact South Africa's relationship with Russia and Ukraine
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- Sep 10Daily Maverick (ZA): President Cyril Ramaphosa will be in a position this weekend to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. In Sou
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