South Africa's ' Vladimir Putin problem' now a headache to Brics bloc
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shaking hands with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of a meeting with delegation of African leaders at the Constantine Palace in Strelna outside Saint Petersburg, Russia on June 17, 2023. PHOTO | AFP
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will soon announce what will be done about the legally problematic August visit to South Africa of Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit – while French President Emmanuel Macron has also asked to attend.
The Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) bloc of nations will have its summit in Johannesburg in a little over a month.
