SA-produced weapons are not suitable for our armed forces, says Russia
Russia has come to SA’s defence in Pretoria’s fallout with the US
16 May 2023 - 13:58
UPDATED 16 May 2023 - 20:31
As diplomatic fallout between Pretoria and Washington over the conflict in Ukraine continues, Russia has come to SA’s defence, saying that weapons produced by SA are unsuitable for its armed forces.
Moscow’s comments, a week after the accusation by US ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety that the SA government is supplying arms to the Kremlin, could worsen tension between the US and SA...
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