President Ramaphosa’s Response to US Allegations of South African Arms Supply to Russia: An Overview
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has responded to recent claims that his government supplied weapons to Russia. The US government alleges that South Africa provided arms to the sanctioned Russian cargo vessel, Lady R. In response to these allegations, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, communicated via Twitter that the South African Presidency has taken note of the remarks attributed to the US Ambassador and will respond in due course.