[TOP STORY] More war than peace as African delegation returns

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‘There's a theory that is gaining momentum, that this mission is basically a front of Vladimir Putin, who finds himself in a corner and having been forced to negotiate with Ukraine, but he can't initiate those negotiations because he has to save face,’ says researcher and director at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude.
19 Jun 2023 8AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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