SOCHI RUSSIA - OCTOBER,23 (RUSSIA OUT) Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) greets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) during the welcoming ceremony at the Russia-Africa Summit in Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, October 23, 2019. Leaders of African countries have gathered in Sochi for two-days summit. Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images
Global Citizen
Ramaphosa gets a call from Putin, discussing "emerging alignment" on peace
Putin briefs Ramaphosa after Trump talks in Alaska.
Key topics:
Putin updates Ramaphosa on Trump meeting and Ukraine peace.
Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa’s non-aligned diplomatic stance.
Call underscores Pretoria’s growing role in global mediation.
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