President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his call for the Russia-Ukraine conflict to be resolved through mediation, negotiation and peaceful means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the United Nations, the conflict has led to hundreds of confirmed deaths, the internal displacement of at least 850 000 people along with at least 1.2 million people fleeing the Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said government remains resolute in its belief that the resolution of the conflict can be attained through negotiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is our hope that negotiations between Russia and the Ukraine yield positive outcomes that pave the way for the end of the conflict. Even though the pace of negotiations may proceed slowly, there is progress nonetheless. Every effort of the international community should be oriented towards supporting these talks, and to bringing the two sides together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n