Late last month the President of South Africa conveyed his heartfelt sympathies and solidarity regarding the recent tragic incident at the Crocus City Hall. He extended wishes of strength to the affected families and friends, along with a swift recovery to those injured.
During their meeting, the leaders expressed contentment with the current state of their countries' strategic partnership. They engaged in discussions encompassing practical trade, economic, energy, and humanitarian collaborations.
Within the framework of Russia assuming the BRICS Chairmanship from South Africa, they delved into interactions within the group, taking into account its newly expanded format.
In the context of the peace initiative proposed by African nations to address the Ukraine crisis, Cyril Ramaphosa briefed Vladimir Putin on South Africa's commitment to continuing efforts in this regard, while also considering Russia's legitimate interests. Vladimir Putin, in response, outlined Russia's principled stance on developments surrounding Ukraine, emphasizing Russia's willingness for substantial diplomatic discussions aimed at a political resolution of the conflict.