As fighting between Russia and Ukraine escalates, there appears to be no synergy on South Africa's stance on the matter. This contrasts with a statement from the international relations and cooperation department calling on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine. The call by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation for Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine appears to be in direct conflict with the country's highest office. In a strongly worded statement earlier this week, the department expressed its dismay at the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia. An earlier version of the story incorrectly attributed the statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

Source: News 24 February 28, 2022 03:34 UTC