The administration of the South African president said that the statements of the American ambassador about the possible supply of weapons from South Africa to Russia are unfounded and undermine the spirit of relations. DEA News.
This … About expression Ruben Brigety, the US Ambassador to South Africa, said that in early December, a Russian ship docked at the Simonstown naval base in Cape Town, allegedly loaded with weapons and ammunition, and then the ship was on its way to Russia.
The South African presidential administration noted that the ambassador’s words “undermine the spirit of relationship and cooperation that has characterized recent interaction between US and South African officials”. It is emphasized that many accusations have been made about the purpose of this Russian ship named Lady R, but no evidence has been presented to support these accusations.
The South African Presidential Office stressed that they will conduct an independent investigation into the alleged weapons supply and that American intelligence can provide evidence.
previously in the USA accused China is supplying arms to Russia. In response to these statements, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated On the US double standard in arms procurement and respect for sovereignty.