War in Ukraine | 'We'd like this war to be ended'

African leaders' efforts to pave the way for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, are underway in St Petersburg. President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, to enter into negotiations with Ukraine. Ramaphosa says the war needs to be settled, as it has a negative impact on the African continent, and the rest of the world.

[ZubairKhan-vsfe]

I have an idea for him. Eradicating pit toilets in schools after 30 years of democracy would be easier than going to Europe.

[GoldsmithsStats]

This is like suggesting the gazelle negotiate with the lion, and agree to let the lion eat just one hind leg. This is delusional.

[modiredipelekekae]

These guys cannot solve corruption in Africa as they are corrupt themselves so how can they expect to solve this war. Come home Mr president and solve electricity problems

[rachelleredelinghuys]

Stop the war in our country South Africa first Ramaposa!!

[leegounder]

They cannot play the role of mediators. They have little political weight, they do not influence anything."

[adrianmatimati]

What about the people of Ukraine who are dying because of Russia...Im african but Ramaphosa is only worried about the prices of oil and grain only.That's hypocritical of African leaders

[stevendevilliers]

Ongoing genocide in Africa, not a problem, let's go tell Europe what to do . PPS keep giving us aid our swiss accounts are suffering

[katchin]

Imagine Cyril and his smooth brain actually ending this war. I'd be happy if he can.

[neelsackerman]

Moenie krap waar dit nie jeuk nie. It's time to end the farm murders right now.

[fontfroide]

NO NEGOTIATIONS WITH TERRORISTS!!!🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[luisrodrigues]

Tell your boss Put in, to Put out his hands of Ukraine!

[bigvee]

Futile mission. The message supposed to be a "Putin needs to leave Ukraine now...please".

[rodgersmakamu]

I think you present yourself very well, but you must tell your friend dictator Putin to respect and withdraw in all territories of Ukraine

[W_Bin]

I do like the way Ramaphosa is trying to blame his own party's destruction of the South African economy onto Putin. 🤣🤣😂

[peterkoutsis]

Imagine sorting your problems at home. Before flying to “help” others. Regards

[roberthowkins]

The Ukrainians don't have to negotiate the Russians have to bugger off xx

[petermartin]

Do you honestly believe that Putin cares?😂

[richardjohnston]

Too bad they don't have the balls to say Ukraine when they talk about territorial sovereignty.

[johnledwaba]

First tell your father putin to withdraw his troops in Ukrainian soil. This guy is lost

[craigcoopen]

Mr president please worry about ur country before others 🙏 please