‘Ukraine conflict has to finish’: South Africa's Ramaphosa to Vladimir Putin. His reply | World News

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Saturday hailed the ‘peace mission’ and 'balanced strategy' of the African nations in direction of the continuing Russia-Ukraine battle, and stated that he's open to dialogue to implement peace.

"We welcome the balanced strategy of African associates to the Ukraine disaster. We're open to a constructive dialogue with all those that need to implement peace based mostly on the ideas of justice and respect for the events' professional pursuits," Putin advised African leaders from seven international locations, reported information company AFP.

In the meantime, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa advised his Russian counterpart that the battle in Ukraine needed to cease. "This conflict has to have an finish... It have to be settled by means of negotiations and thru diplomatic means. This conflict is having a unfavorable influence on the African continent and certainly on many different international locations world wide," he stated.

The delegation, which arrived in Russia Saturday a day after assembly Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, consists of premiers of South Africa, Senegal, Egypt, Zambia, Uganda, Congo Republic and the Comoro islands.

The peace mission, the primary of its form by African leaders carries explicit significance for Africa, which depends on meals and fertiliser deliveries from Russia and Ukraine. The conflict has impeded exports from one of many world’s most vital breadbaskets.

(With inputs from companies)