# President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin yesterday, reaffirming strong ties between the two nations. The leaders committed to supporting efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, Ramaphosa is set to meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The talks will focus exclusively on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelensky’s visit comes amid growing global calls for peace and reports of strained relations between Ukraine and the US.
Ramaphosa and Putin commit to peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue