President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed ways to achieve peace in Ukraine in a call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday. "Cyril also shared details of his conversation with the Russian side.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a briefing from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine. During a telephone discussion on Friday afternoon, President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South Africa's continued support in finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, focusing on the ongoing Ukraine conflict and broader issues of bilateral cooperation between Pretoria and Moscow.

Presidents Ramaphosa and Trump held a phone call to discuss looming 30% US tariffs, agreeing to continue trade talks aimed at resolving imbalances and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.

The U.S. officially began levying higher taxes on imports from dozens of countries Thursday, four months after President Donald Trump first announced plans to impose tariffs on most of the world while seeking new trade agreements across the board.