South Africa-Russia Maintain Special Relations
South Africa-Russia Maintain Special Relations

Author(s): Jędrzej Czerep
Subject(s): Politics, International Law, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: South Africa; Russia; foreign policy; relations; international law;
Summary/Abstract: Although South Africa declares it is neutral regarding the war in Ukraine and offers mediation, it remains a de facto ally of Russia. This is due to the strong sentiment among the ruling elites for the period of cooperation with the USSR, its successor Russia and its activity and influence in this country, and the perception that BRICS will help elevate South Africa’s international importance. If Vladimir Putin visits Johannesburg as scheduled in August, the authorities of the state, which is party to the Rome Statute, will not be willing to fulfil their obligation to arrest him or may even leave the International Criminal Court.

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