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President Zelenskyy told South African President Ramaphosa that he is prepared for negotiations with President Putin in any format. He emphasized that Moscow appears to be deliberately delaying progress toward peace. The Ukrainian leader called on Global South nations to send strong signals encouraging Russia to pursue a peaceful settlement. Zelenskyy also expressed gratitude for the support from Baltic states and affirmed that Ukraine and its allies will work to restore lasting peace in Europe.

Key Points: Zelenskyy Tells Ramaphosa He Is Ready for Putin Talks

  • Zelenskyy expressed readiness for any format of talks with Putin
  • Called on Global South to send signals pushing Russia toward peace
  • Appreciated the solidarity of Baltic states against Russian imperialism
  • Discussed his recent diplomatic efforts including meeting with Trump
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Zelenskyy tells South African President he is ready for talks with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa of his readiness for any format of meeting with Vladimir Putin to pursue peace.

"I reaffirmed my readiness for any format of meeting with the head of Russia. - Volodymyr Zelenskyy"

Kyiv, August 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday spoke with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and told him that he is ready to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

During the call, Zelenskyy also spoke about opportunities for joint work with Africa and said the Global South must send "relevant signals" in favour of peace.

In a post on X, he said, "I spoke with President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, at his request. I informed about the joint diplomatic efforts with our partners and the productive meetings with President Trump in Washington."

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"I reaffirmed my readiness for any format of meeting with the head of Russia. However, we see that Moscow is once again trying to drag everything out even further. It is important that the Global South sends relevant signals and pushes Russia toward peace," he added.

Zelenskyy also appreciated the solidarity of the Baltic states with Ukraine against its conflict with Russia. He affirmed that Ukraine with its allies will bring peace to the European continent.

In a post on X, he said, "We remember the longing for freedom that Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian people demonstrated with the Baltic Way. We honor the unity these nations showed in defending their right to freedom and independence."

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"And today we highly appreciate the genuine solidarity of the Baltic states, in the face of dumb Russian imperialism. Just as you have, we are defending the right of our state and our people to independent life, and against the Russian attempt to subjugate us. Together we will return durable peace and uphold human dignity on the European continent," he added.

Earlier in the day, Zelenskyy spoke to Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof on the occasion of National Flag Day in Ukraine and apprised him of the talks in Washington.

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Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump renewed a threat on Friday to impose sanctions on Russia if there is no progress towards a peaceful settlement in Ukraine in two weeks, showing frustration at Moscow a week after his warm meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said there is no agenda for a potential summit between Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom he accused of saying "no to everything", as per Al Jazeera.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see Zelenskyy reaching out to Global South leaders. India should also offer its good offices for mediation - we have good relations with both Russia and Western countries. Peace talks are the only way forward.
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Arjun K
While dialogue is important, we must remember that Russia has shown little genuine interest in peace. Zelenskyy has been ready for talks for months - it's Putin who keeps delaying. Hope South Africa can convince Moscow.
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Sarah B
Interesting development! The involvement of African nations could bring fresh perspectives to the negotiation table. Hope this leads to concrete steps toward ceasefire. The world needs peace.
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Michael C
Trump's sanctions threat might actually push Russia to negotiate seriously. Economic pressure combined with diplomatic efforts from Global South could work. Fingers crossed for peace talks soon!
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Kavya N
As an Indian, I appreciate that Zelenskyy recognizes the importance of Global South. We've suffered from conflicts between great powers for too long. Hope this war ends and doesn't create more global instability. 🙏

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