Pretoria — President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed a recent conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which both leaders expressed a strong commitment to ending the ongoing war in Ukraine and preventing further loss of life.
The discussion comes at a critical time as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is currently in South Africa on an official visit, underscoring the country’s role in global peace efforts and international diplomacy. During the conversation, Ramaphosa and Trump agreed that urgent action is needed to bring an end to the devastating conflict that has continued to ravage Ukraine for over four years.
Both leaders also expressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in global relations, with Ramaphosa emphasizing South Africa’s ongoing commitment to diplomatic engagement.
In addition to discussing the war in Ukraine, Ramaphosa and Trump agreed to schedule an upcoming meeting to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and South Africa, exploring further areas of mutual cooperation. The two leaders reiterated the value of positive diplomatic ties to ensure global peace and security.
As global leaders continue to call for peace, this conversation marks a critical moment in the broader international push for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.
