Ramaphosa says call with Trump not linked to Zelensky’s visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa says discussions with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on the war between Russia and Ukraine had been scheduled well in advance and should not be interpreted as a diplomatic response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s presence in the country.

The conversation between Ramaphosa and Trump follows similar talks SA’s leader held with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week, as Pretoria continues to navigate a careful diplomatic balance amid the ongoing war in Ukraine...

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