Zelensky’s Upcoming Visit to South Africa: What’s Behind the Trip?

Media Reports Indicate Ukrainian president’s Upcoming Visit to South Africa

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According to the English​ section ‍of Webangah News Agency, citing Mehr ⁤News Agency and Al Jazeera, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ⁤is set to make an ‌official visit to South Africa on Thursday. This trip has drawn analysts’ attention amid mounting U.S. ⁤pressure ⁣on Kyiv. ⁤

The U.S.⁢ is currently‌ exerting significant⁣ pressure ⁤on Ukraine to make concessions ⁣to Moscow,as Western support ⁤for​ kyiv wanes.The purpose⁣ of this visit is also seen as an effort‌ to bolster backing from African nations, especially South ⁢Africa—a prominent member ⁤of ⁤the BRICS group.

Zelensky is expected to hold formal talks with his⁤ African counterpart‌ regarding security and bilateral⁣ matters.