Russia-Ukraine conflict could be resolved through mediation: Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated South Africa’s stance on the invasion of Ukraine by Russian soldiers that the conflict could be resolved through mediation.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has entered its fourth day.

Thousands have been displaced as they flee from the conflict. It has also left some dead following the constant bombardment and shelling by the Russian army.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a two-day PEC meeting of the ANC in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, Ramaphosa said that war was devastating.

“War in our view is devastating to everyone, to ordinary people, to the country where war is raging, and we have called for mediation. There needs to be proper and positive engagement in this conflict. Mediation in our view is the best way, we were able to engage with our enemies, and we found a solution to what was considered an intractable problem in the world, bringing apartheid to an end.”