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South African president arrives in Russia as part of peace mission

South Africa's president arrived in Saint Petersburg on Saturday ahead of talks headed by an African delegation pushing for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow even as doubts grow they will bear fruit.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2023

South African president takes peace plan to Russia

MOSCOW: South Africa's president arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Saturday ahead of talks headed by an African delegation pushing for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, even as doubts grow they will bear fruit.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2023

Russia gains ‘advantage’ in southern Ukraine after reinforcing attack helicopter force

It comes after the Russian military claimed on Friday that its forces had repelled numerous attempted counter-attacks by the Ukrainian army at different frontline locations, inflicting heavy losses

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2023

African delegation tells Putin 'war must' end, Russia says 'open to dialogue'

A delegation of African leaders including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Saturday as part of its mission to try to broker peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv. The meeting comes a day after the delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

France 24 · Jun 17, 2023

Vladimir Putin says nuclear weapons moved to Belarus as he tells West 'go to hell'

Putin said the nuclear weapons served as a warning to those who may be thinking of 'inflicting a strategic defeat' on his country, vowing that 'extreme means may be used if there is a threat to Russia’s statehood'

Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023

Putin confirms nukes in Belarus, US slates Russian sabre-rattling

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the West is doing everything to inflict strategic defeat on Moscow in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 479

As the war enters its 479th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023

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Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023

Missiles greet African peace mission visit in Ukraine

The leaders of South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, the Comoros and Egypt have met Ukrainian defence ministry representatives in the capital Kyiv.

The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023

Russia summons Australian envoy over Canberra lease

Russia has summoned the Australian ambassador to protest the scrapping of a land lease in Canberra for an embassy.

The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023