A small Ukrainian delegation has just completed a visit to the country to raise awareness about the war in Ukraine. While these Ukrainians are aware of the historical ties between the two nations, they hope their plea has been heard.
The country, which is due to host the BRICS summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) at the end of August, is embarrassed by the possible arrival of Vladimir Putin. Activist Oleksandra Romantsova, director of the Center for Civil Liberties, hopes Pretoria will make the right choices.