Zelensky says he spoke to South African president, urged him to help end war

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks to South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, right, during a plenary session at the Russia-Africa summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia on Oct. 24, 2019. (AP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni following their meeting on May 13, 2023 at Palazzo Chigi in Rome. (AFP)

• South Africa has positioned itself as neutral in the conflict

KIEV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday and urged him to help implement Kyiv’s peace plan to end the war with Russia.
Zelensky made the remarks in a video address from Rome, a day after Ramaphosa spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin. South Africa has positioned itself as neutral in the conflict.