Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has spoken on phone with Russia's president, Vladimir Putin.
In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that South Africa has been approached to play a mediation role by the Russian government in the ongoing war between its country (Russia) and Ukraine.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says:
"Thanking His Excellency President Vladimir Putin for taking my call today, so I could gain an understanding of the situation that was unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.
"I outlined our position on the conflict that has unfolded as well as our belief that the conflict should be resolved through mediation and negotiation between the parties and - if need be - with the help of agencies that can help bring a solution to the conflict.
"President Putin appreciated our balanced approach. We believe this position enables both parties to subject the conflict to mediation & negotiation. Based on our relations with the Russian Federation & as member of BRICS, South Africa has been approached to play a mediation role."
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