The Ministry of Defense of South Africa announced US pressure on African countries that maintain ties with Russia

It is noted that the minister commented on the situation around the vessel Lady R, which, according to the publication, belongs to the Russian company MG-FLOT.

According to the WSJ, South African authorities declined to say what the vessel was carrying or loaded at the Simonstown naval base.

In this regard, Modise said that the United States "threatens Africa and not only South Africa" ​​because of its ties with Russia.

Earlier, Eritrean Ambassador to Russia Petros Tseggai said that France and other Western countries are losing their influence in Africa.

In mid-December, The Washington Post, citing sources in the US administration, reported that the governments of the United States and African countries have different approaches to ending the conflict over Ukraine.