Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa

The Leaders discussed the further development of bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and economy, as well as investment.

Vladimir Putin outlined Russia’s principled stance regarding the necessity to eliminate the root causes behind the Ukraine crisis and ensure Russia’s security interests are respected.

Russian President also extended his best wishes to Cyril Ramaphosa and the entire South African people for the upcoming Freedom Day, the national day of South Africa celebrated on April 27