The Republic of South Africa (SAR) will not accept either side of the conflict in Ukraine and is in favor of an immediate cessation of hostilities. This was expressed by South African President Cyril Ramaposa in a weekly message to the citizens. TASS.
With the onset of the Ukraine crisis, South Africa is under strong pressure to abandon its position of non-alignment and take one of the parties “in a situation that represents a rivalry between the West and Russia,” he said.
In his view, South Africa’s position in this conflict is that the international community urgently needs to work together to ensure the cessation of hostilities, prevent further loss of life and restore peace.
Ramaposa also emphasized that he did not agree with the claims that South Africa’s non-bloc stance is on the side of Russia and jeopardizes relations with other countries.
He added that South Africa adheres to the articles of the UN Charter, including the principle that all member states must resolve their international disputes by peaceful means, and that the international organization itself remains the only viable mechanism by which the world community must achieve peace. and the development of all states.
Sidney Mufamadi, Former Assistant to the President of South Africa for National Security declarationHe said that the authorities will carry out a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of the supply of weapons from the republic to Russia after the start of the Ukrainian conflict.