Russia-Ukraine conflict: SA and other developing countries 'don’t have to take sides'

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The SA government has been issuing conflicting statements on its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
But Wits international relations associate professor Malte Brosig says SA and other developing countries can leave taking sides to the big boys despite SA being part of Brics.

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