South Africa’s diplomatic dilemma with Putin
10 June 2023 |
10:00 am
South Africa has invited Vladimir Putin to the BRICS summit. But with an international arrest warrant out for the Russian president, it faces arresting Putin if he comes. It's trying to avoid that at all costs.
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