South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed Thursday that several South Africans remain in Russia, with at least two deaths reported among those who fought for Russian forces in Ukraine. His remarks came after 15 men who were allegedly tricked into joining mercenary forces were repatriated. Repatriation Efforts Deaths Reported…
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for assisting in the repatriation of 17 South African citizens who were allegedly duped into joining the war in Ukraine under the guise of bodyguard training. The Return of Trapped Citizens Ramaphosa confirmed that: The group…
Russia’s embassy in Berlin has vowed retaliation after Germany expelled a diplomat accused of being an intelligence officer and handler of a woman arrested on spy charges. The move has further strained already tense relations between the two countries. Germany’s Decision The German foreign ministry announced Thursday that it had…
The South African government has confirmed receiving urgent requests for assistance from 17 citizens who joined mercenary forces fighting in Ukraine’s Donbas region, appealing to be brought back home. In a statement released on Thursday, the Presidency said the men aged between 20 and 39 are currently trapped in the…
Russian troops are reportedly closing in on Pokrovsk, a strategic city in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, following a sustained pincer offensive that has nearly encircled the city. According to Russian military bloggers, small, mobile Russian units have already begun penetrating parts of Pokrovsk as the battle for control intensifies. About…