LISTEN | Russia-Ukraine conflict: SA and other developing countries 'don’t have to take sides'

The government has been issuing conflicting statements about its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The Brics gathering is just around the corner and the ANC urgently needs to know whether Vladimir Putin will be attending. File image
The Brics gathering is just around the corner and the ANC urgently needs to know whether Vladimir Putin will be attending. File image (Alaister Russell/The Sunday Times)

The government has been issuing conflicting statements about its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

However, Wits University international relations associate professor Malte Brosig said SA and other developing countries can leave taking sides to the “big boys” despite SA being part of BRICS.

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Brosig is doubtful the UN will come to Ukraine’s rescue.


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