07/12/2023
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"The finger waving foreign policy is doing no one any good. We need more engagement, not isolation."
"Specifically with South Africa, the Putin visit with the Lady R situation, and also military exercises on the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion are very problematic."
"African nations have choices, as we were just discussing South Africa, South Africans have choices, and we will always respect the sovereignty."
"This forum purports to demonstrate how Russia's experience in maintaining domestic security is beneficial and worthy of being copied by African countries."