Zelenskyy, Ramaphosa discuss role of G20 in protecting Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa discussed global efforts to put pressure on the Russian Federation, as well as the possibilities of the G20 in protecting Ukraine.
"Today, we talked with the president about how important it is that global efforts are now as united as possible and that there is the necessary pressure on Russia to end the war. Pressure for peace. We talked about opportunities at the G20 level. South Africa currently chairs this G20, and the role of the G20 countries can be much greater in protecting life. And we are very much counting on it," Zelenskyy said at a press conference on Thursday.
In addition, the president said that he had handed over to Ramaphosa a list of 400 Ukrainian children who were abducted by Russia.
"The Russians have kidnapped tens of thousands of children in Ukraine. We must return them all. And just as thousands of military and civilian prisoners who have been held in Russian prisons for years are being held in inhumane conditions, South Africa is a co-leader in the Global Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children," Zelenskyy added.
He expressed hope that South Africa will help return the kidnapped children to Ukraine.
