South Africa welcomes Ukraine's leader and backs unconditional ceasefire

25/04/2025 09:43 France 24

President Cyril Ramaphosa praises Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his first visit to South Africa for agreeing to an unconditional ceasefire in the war with Russia so that peace talks can begin. Analysis by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Cape Town, An Wentzel.

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