But it was not handed over to Putin. Several African delegations brought Zelensky's letter to Russia Africa | President | Delegation
A delegation composed of seven African leaders and senior representatives, including South African President Ramaphosa and the rotating Chairman of the African Union, Comoros President Azali, visited Ukraine on the 16th and proposed ten suggestions for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
On the 17th, political delegations from multiple African countries visited St. Petersburg, Russia and held talks with Russian President Putin on issues such as the conflict in Ukraine and the agreement to export agricultural products from Black Sea ports.
Political delegations from multiple African countries: hope for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
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On June 17th local time, Russian President Putin held a 3-hour meeting with delegations of African dignitaries at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg. South African President Ramaphosa proposed ten suggestions to Russia for a peaceful resolution of the conflict at the meeting. He stressed that the Russia-Ukraine conflict must be resolved through diplomatic means, and all parties should ensure the international circulation of agricultural products and fertilizers.
South African President Ramaphosa: We mediate with the utmost respect for Russia and Ukraine. We respect the respective positions of Russia and Ukraine, but also believe that both sides can form a common position that can bring peace. We believe that it is time for both sides to negotiate and end this conflict, as it has brought tremendous instability and harm to countries around the world.
Putin: Respect African stance, Russia maintains an open attitude towards dialogue
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Russian President Putin stated that Russia respects the position of peaceful resolution of conflicts in Africa and is open to dialogue with countries that hope for peace and respect the interests of all parties. Russia is preparing for the "Russia Africa Summit" to be held at the end of July, hoping to further strengthen and deepen cooperation with African countries.
Russian President Putin: Russia highly respects African countries, supports the principle of maintaining global and regional stability and security, peacefully resolving conflicts, and establishing more just international relations. We support the pursuit of independence, sovereignty, and peace by African countries. We appreciate the balanced attitude adopted by our African friends in dealing with the Ukrainian crisis.
Putin: Russia cannot compromise on core interests
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In response to the immediate ceasefire proposal put forward by African countries, Putin stated that the differences between Russia and Ukraine remain significant, and Russia cannot make concessions on core interests. According to the information learned by the CCTV reporter from the scene, delegations of political figures from multiple African countries brought a letter from Ukrainian President Zelensky to St. Petersburg, but the letter was not handed over to Russian President Putin.
After the talks, Russian President's press secretary Peskov told reporters that some of the peace proposals put forward by African countries do not align with Russia's position, but it is necessary for Russia to continue dialogue with African countries on the Ukraine crisis.
CCTV reporter Xu Hongbo: Although there is still a gap between the peace proposal of the African joint delegation and the interests and demands of Russia and Ukraine, the efforts made by African countries to promote a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have received unanimous praise from all parties. This time, African countries bypassed the West to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which also showed that Africa, as an emerging force on the international stage, also hoped to make its voice heard in major international issues. The world system centered around Europe, America, and the West no longer exists, and the trend of multipolarity in the world is also irreversible.
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