The group of 50 Republican and Democratic senators introduced a proposal on Tuesday to impose a 500 percent tariff on imports from countries that buy fuel and uranium from Russia, if Moscow “refuses to engage in good faith negotiations for a lasting peace with Ukraine.”
The offer comes as some 30 military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine prepared for talks in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeeping force.
The move comes just days after a stunning public clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump, who is seeking a rapid end to the war.
Mpango huu umekuwa wa kihistoria kwa kuwa ni mara ya kwanza kwa viongozi wa Afrika kuanza kazi ya amani nje ya bara hili,” Ramaphosa alisema
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have “agreed to receive the mission and the African heads of state- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said
Museveni alisema Uganda ilijizuia na kuchukua msimamo wa kutoegemea upande wowote wakati suala la Urusi na Ukraine lilipokuja kujadiliwa katika Umoja wa Mataifa.
Rais wa Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky aliwataka viongozi wa G7 kufanya kila wawezalo kukomesha uvamizi wa Urusi katika nchi yake ifikapo mwisho wa mwaka.
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he was “open” to imposing more sanctions on Russia and would be discussing measures with allies from the G7 in the next few days.
“We are visiting you to say thank you for your fight for freedom… Our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is done,”
Despite widespread anger at its position, South Africa argues that negotiations are the best option to end the conflict.
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