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The Republic of South Africa (RSA) finds itself in the center of international diplomacy and economic discussions. Notable recent events include a meeting between US President Donald Trump and RSA's Cyril Ramaphosa, where Trump controversially labeled the situation in RSA as "white genocide." Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has planned visits to RSA for talks on the peace process and possible cooperation on treating wounded Ukrainians. In economic news, Ukraine is negotiating coal deliveries from RSA, notably importing South African coal at competitive prices. Complications arise with RSA's suspected arms dealings with Russia, leading to international inquiries. The RSA government is also engaging in peace initiatives, including facilitating discussions between Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a resolution to ongoing conflicts.

What did Trump discuss with RSA's President Ramaphosa?

During their meeting, Trump discussed the issue of "white genocide" in RSA, a term he used to describe the situation faced by white farmers, sparking significant diplomatic and public controversy.

Why is Zelenskyy visiting South Africa?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy intends to meet South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss peace initiatives, cooperation on humanitarian efforts, and potentially involve RSA in treating wounded Ukrainians.

Is South Africa involved in supplying arms to Russia?

Accusations have emerged claiming RSA supplied arms to Russia, prompting both national and international investigations. The South African government has denied such allegations but continues to investigate these claims internally.

What economic relations exist between Ukraine and South Africa?

Ukraine imports coal from South Africa, playing a crucial role in reducing energy dependence. Recent contracts have featured competitive pricing, with RSA coal shipments aiding Ukraine's energy sector diversification.

What is South Africa's position on the ICC warrant for Putin?

The South African government faces a complicated situation following the ICC's arrest warrant for Russian President Putin. Legal consultations are underway to navigate potential consequences if Putin visits RSA for the BRICS summit.

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Contract Details for Coal Delivery from South Africa to Ukraine Made Public. DOCUMENT The details of the contract between the state-owned company Ukrinterenergo and British company Steel Mont Trading became available. 95 130 283 Economics

Ukraine signs contracts for supply of South African coal at $77-78 per ton, - Minister Demchyshyn The Minister of Energy and Coal Industry Volodymyr Demchyshyn states the cost of coal imported from South Africa is $77-78 dollars per ton. 26 223 268 Ukrainian Politics

яценюк Yatseniuk Instructs SBU to Find Out Who is Behind Redistribution of Coal Market and Blocking Supplies From South Africa Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk asks the SBU to urgently investigate the situation with the redistribution of the coal market in Ukraine. 47 767 264 Economics

насалик Ukraine engages in talks on anthracite deliveries from US, Minister Nasalyk says Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine Ihor Nasalyk says Ukraine is negotiating anthracite coal deliveries from the United States. 24 079 186 Ukrainian Politics

рамафоса "Peace plan" of African leaders provides for negotiations with Russian Federation even without withdrawal of occupation troops from Ukraine, - Reuters African leaders offer Ukraine to start peace talks with the Russian Federation even without the withdrawal of troops from the territory of Ukraine. 19 475 175 Previously in trend: War

сі,цзіньпін Xi Jinping supported African "peace plan" The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, in a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of South Africa (South Africa), Cyril Ramaphosa, said that he supports the peace initiatives of the leaders of African countries in Ukraine and their intention to visit Kyiv and Moscow in search of a political settlement of the "crisis". 37 080 164 World

пар,путін,рамафоса South Africa announced its withdrawal from International Criminal Court, which issued warrant for Putin’s arrest The President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, said that the ruling party "African National Congress" decided on the withdrawal of the country from the International Criminal Court, which issued a warrant for the arrest of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. 19 631 161 World

рамафоса Putin’s arrest at summit will be declaration of war against Russia, South African President Ramaphosa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa believes that Putin’s arrest at the BRICS summit will lead to war with Russia. 19 715 159 World

Zelenskyi receives credentials from five ambassadors. PHOTOS Zelenskyi receives credentials from five ambassadors. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has received credentials from the ambassadors of the Republic of Korea, South Africa, Finland, Slovenia, and Germany, the presidential press service has reported. 5 338 135 Ukrainian Politics

рамафоса South African President Ramaphosa: Zelensky and Putin agreed on peace delegation of negotiators from Africa The President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, said that the leaders of Ukraine and the Russian Federation, Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Volodymyr Putin, agreed to a delegation of peace negotiators from African leaders. 19 170 107 Previously in trend: War

Trump on the G20 meeting in South Africa US will not attend G20 meeting in South Africa: They take white farmers’ land and then kill them and their families, - Trump US President Donald Trump has said that the US will not participate in the G20 meeting in South Africa "when land confiscation and genocide are the main topic of conversation." 10 884 137 Previously in trend: G20 meeting in RSA

путін South Africa is studying ways to avoid Putin’s arrest on ICC warrant, - Bloomberg The South African government is receiving legal advice on how to deal with an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if he attends the BRICS summit in August. 7 129 77 World

путін Putin will not go to South Africa for BRICS summit, Lavrov will represent Russian Federation Russian President Vladimir Putin will not go to South Africa to participate in the BRICS summit. 6 522 71 World

Next batch of South African coal arrives in Ukraine today, Energy Minister Demchyshyn says The arrival of the ship with 85,000 tons of coal from South Africa was expected in Ukraine in late January. 6 553 60 Economics

суд,мкс,гаага,кримінальний,міжнародний South Africa to hold consultations with Russia over Putin’s arrest warrant before his arrival at BRICS summit South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor said that its government will have to discuss an arrest warrant for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and consult this with Russian side. 7 903 54 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

пар,рамафоса Despite warrant for Putin’s arrest, BRICS summit in South Africa will be held in person - Ramaphosa Despite the fact that South Africa is legally obliged to arrest Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, if he arrives in the country, the BRICS summit will take place in person. 9 188 53 World

путін Putin postponed decision to go to BRICS summit due to "series of failures", - Russian media Due to the fear of further destabilization and the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin cannot make a final decision on a trip to the BRICS summit in South Africa. 12 705 52 World

мао,нін Beijing highly appreciates African peacekeeping efforts, - Chinese Foreign Ministry Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that Beijing highly appreciates the efforts of African countries aimed at a peaceful settlement of the "Ukrainian crisis". This is how the People’s Republic of China spoke about the ongoing full-scale war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. 2 704 47 World

пар South Africa supplied Russia with weapons and ammunition, - US Ambassador Brigeti South Africa supplied Russia with weapons and ammunition despite its declaration of neutrality. 9 097 39 World

рамафоса There are grounds for optimism - South African President Ramaphosa on results of peace mission of African leaders The President of the South African Republic, Cyril Ramaphosa, believes that there are grounds for "optimism" regarding the peace process. 5 710 34 World

Zelenskyy met with Cyril Ramaphosa Zelenskyy proposes to Ramaphosa that South Africa take part in treatment of wounded Ukrainians. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leader of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. 2 094 31

зеленський,рамафоса Zelenskyy had conversation with South African President Ramaphosa: He spoke about preparations for Global Peace Summit Today, on February 12, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. 1 936 30 Incidents

пар,рамафоса Message about supply of weapons to Russia is being "studied", - South African President Ramaphosa The President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, said that the reports about the supply of arms to Russia are being "studied". 6 215 29 World

Trump and Ramaphosa Trump tells South African President Ramaphosa that there is "white genocide" in his country - Reuters US President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, during which he said that "white genocide" was taking place in the latter's country. 5 427 27 Previously in trend: Trump and Ramaphosa’s meeting

South Africa Zelenskyy to visit South Africa on April 10 for talks with Ramaphosa - Bloomberg Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit South Africa on April 10 and hold talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the peace process. 1 722 41 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visits South Africa

пар South Africa suspects government of selling arms to Russia - The Telegraph In South Africa, MPs suspect that the country’s authorities are selling weapons to Russia. 10 424 24 Previously in trend: War

пар,рамафоса South Africa will investigate supply of weapons from country to Russia After the US ambassador accused South Africa of supplying weapons to the Russian Federation, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the creation of a commission to investigate the incident. 3 843 22 World

путін South African Prosecutor’s Office receives warrant for Putin’s arrest in case of his visit South African Prosecutors have obtained an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin in case he enters country. 5 248 22 World

зеленський,рамафоса Zelensky discussed preparations for Global Peace Summit with South African President Ramaphosa President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit and consolidation of African support for Ukraine. 1 550 21 Ukrainian Politics

пар,путін South Africa denied withdrawing from International Criminal Court, which issued warrant for Putin’s arrest: "error in communication" The Republic of South Africa (South Africa) has no intention of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. 4 125 19 World

ПАР блокувала передачу артилерійських снарядів Польщі South African government blocked supply of shells to Poland, fearing they would be transferred to Ukraine - media South Africa did not deliver 50,000 artillery shells to Poland, which Warsaw had ordered from the German arms concern Rheinmetall. The government blocked the delivery. 6 202 19

Zelenskyy is flying to South Africa Zelenskyy flies to South Africa to meet with Ramaphosa The Office of the President of the Republic of South Africa has confirmed that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will pay a working visit to South Africa on April 24. 3 812 56 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy visits South Africa

зерно,українське,зернові South Africa is trying to convince Russia to return to "grain agreement", - Bloomberg South Africa is working to persuade Russia to return to talks on the "grains agreement" it abandoned in July. 908 8 World

Міністр закордонних справ Канади Мелані Жолі Qatar, RSA and Vatican to help return deported Ukrainian children, - Canadian Foreign Minister Joly Qatar, the Republic of South Africa and the Vatican will mediate in negotiations on the return of Ukrainian children from Russia, while Lithuania, along with Qatar, offered to become transit countries on the way of Ukrainians home. 411 2

пар,путін Arms for Russian Federation from South Africa: There are no confirmations yet, we are waiting for results of investigation, - Ambassador of Ukraine Abravitova Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of South Africa Lyubov Abravitova said that she does not have information about the alleged supply of weapons to South Africa to Russia and is awaiting the results of the investigation. 855 1 World