The last Africa-Russia Summit was held in Sochi during 2019 prior to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent impact on the world economy. African states are facing monumental crises related to economic development, climate change and food deficits. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has repeatedly stated that there needs to be a negotiated settlement to end the fighting in Ukraine. There is much discontent over the failure of the U.S. to build relationships with the AU states based upon mutual interests. BRICS Convenes Virtual Summit Hosted by ChinaThe Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) grouping was scheduled to open its 14th Summit on June 23.

Source: Ethiopian News June 23, 2022 01:34 UTC