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AFRICA NEWS: "Ukraine War: Ramaphosa on impactful African peace mission" / MOSCOW TIMES: "South Africa's Ramaphosa Tells Putin Ukraine War Must Be Settled" / TASS: "African delegation presents peace plan and Putin unveils new economic model

Reflecting on the mission by the African delegation pushing for an end to war between Ukraine and Russia, Cyril Ramaphosa called it impactful on Sunday (June 18).

The mission included the presidents of South Africa, Senegal, Comoros and Zambia, as well as top officials from Uganda, Egypt and Congo-Brazzaville.

"Our mission was impactful. Its real success obviously will be measured on the ultimate objective of stopping the war."

The African delegation met with president Volodymir Zelinsky of Ukraine on June 16 then with Vladimir Poutin of the Russian Federation on June 17.

Ramaphosa listed 10 principles, which included de-escalation, the recognition of countries' sovereignty, security guarantees for all countries, unimpeded grain exports through the Black Sea and sending prisoners of war and children back to their countries of origin.

"The agreement that they are willing to engage with African leaders on this is a huge achievement for us, because now Africa is in the frame, Africa will be participating, and we're participating positively, without trying to diminish the other efforts that are underway," the 70-year-old leader said.

China for example presented its own peace proposal at the end of February.

So hopefully Peace can be restored between Russia and Ukraine in the near future.

We strongly encourage the Kremlin to heed South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's Call for Peace - including the recognition of countries' sovereignty, and sending prisoners of war and children back to their countries of origin.

PS: As Acting President of Russia I think it's super cool that Yevgeny Prigozhin and Vladimir Putin made Peace. Drinks are on me - and my good old girl Lucy, from MI6 :)

Love and Light,

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Mark / BTB-Global Peacebuilding

25. June 2023