Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader John Steenhuisen’s claims that President Cyril Ramaphosa represented himself when he described Russian Leader Vladimir Putin as South Africa’s “valuable ally” are “silly” and show that the party is still pursuing the apartheid government’s foreign policy. According to Andre Thomashausen, a Professor Emeritus of International and Comparative Law at the University… Continue reading Steenhuisens ‘Silly Claims Putin Is Ramaphosa’s Ally, Not South Africa’s, Shows DA Still Pursuing The Apartheid Government’s Foreign Policy’
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Feature: Tea Connects China, Russia, Xi Tells Putin
“Around 400 years ago, the Great Tea Road that connected the two countries went past Kazan, through which tea leaves from China’s Wuyi Mountain region found their way into many Russian households,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Xi recalled the history in his meeting with Putin on the… Continue reading Feature: Tea Connects China, Russia, Xi Tells Putin
Ramaphosa Thanks ‘Valuable Ally’ Putin For ‘Support’ Before BRICS Summit In Russia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Russian leader Vladimir Putin as a “valuable ally and a friend” who supported him when South Africa entered uncharted waters after the May general elections. He told Putin he had formed the Government of National Unity (GNU) with several opposition parties to stabilise South Africa politically after the governing African… Continue reading Ramaphosa Thanks ‘Valuable Ally’ Putin For ‘Support’ Before BRICS Summit In Russia
If Russian Sanctions Are Working, Why Are Our Mineral Prices So Low?
The price of coal soared in 2023, reaching almost $300 a ton in parts of Europe. And it fell back just as fast to half that, and less in some regions. There’s always a spike in demand over the northern winter when homes and factories need heating, but last year was special. You see, Russia… Continue reading If Russian Sanctions Are Working, Why Are Our Mineral Prices So Low?
BRICS Leaders Adopt Final Declaration Of XVI BRICS Summit
The officials summarised the results of the Russian presidency this year and outlined priorities for the future in the document. The final declaration is published on the official website of the Russian President. “A final declaration has been prepared, which contains general assessments of the state of affairs in the world, summarises the results of… Continue reading BRICS Leaders Adopt Final Declaration Of XVI BRICS Summit
Lula Da Silva And Putin Hold Telephone Conversation
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on 22 October. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government. The Russian President inquired about the state of health of the Brazilian leader, who could not fly to the BRICS summit in Kazan for… Continue reading Lula Da Silva And Putin Hold Telephone Conversation
BRICS Business Forum’s Plenary Session Highlights Economic Achievements Of Member Countries
The second day of the BRICS Business Forum, the theme of which is “BRICS Partnership: StrengtheningMultilateralism for Equitable and Global Development and Security”, is taking place in Moscow on 18October. The plenary session was the centrepiece of the forum. Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the guests of the event. During his speech, he emphasisedthat the… Continue reading BRICS Business Forum’s Plenary Session Highlights Economic Achievements Of Member Countries
Putin: Russia Has Completed More Than 70% Of 2024 BRICS Programmes
The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, says Russia has completed over 70% of the planned programmes under its BRICS chairmanship in 2024. Putin made these remarks at the meeting of high-ranking representatives of BRICS countries in charge of security issues at the Constantine Palace in St Petersburg on Thursday, September 12th. Russia’s 2024 BRICS… Continue reading Putin: Russia Has Completed More Than 70% Of 2024 BRICS Programmes
Putin Pays Official Visit To Vietnam
At the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on 19-20 June. This is reported by the official website of the President of Russia. It is expected to hold a… Continue reading Putin Pays Official Visit To Vietnam
Vladimir Putin Becomes President Of Russia For The Fifth Time
Vladimir Putin took office as President of Russia after taking the oath of office in the Grand Kremlin Palace. The elected head of state will be in office for another six years – until 2030. Some time before the event, Vladimir Putin was brought to the Grand Kremlin Palace. In the main hall solemnly brought… Continue reading Vladimir Putin Becomes President Of Russia For The Fifth Time