Key Facts
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited South Africa, the chair of this year’s G20 summit, to advocate for an unconditional ceasefire with Russia. During his first visit to the country on April 24, Zelensky met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
At a press conference following their meeting, Zelensky rejected a peace proposal previously suggested by the Trump administration, stating it contradicted Ukraine’s values and constitution. He emphasized that Ukraine would not agree to cede territories, including Crimea, in the country’s southern region. Zelensky also called on the international community to increase pressure on Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire.
Following the press conference, Zelensky returned to Kyiv to address the aftermath of a large-scale Russian military attack on the Ukrainian capital that had continued into the morning of April 24.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited South Africa, the chair of this year’s G20 summit, on April 24 to advocate for an unconditional ceasefire with Russia. During his first visit to the country, Zelensky met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss the ongoing conflict.
At a press conference following their meeting, Zelensky rejected a peace proposal previously suggested by the Trump administration, stating it conflicted with Ukraine’s values and constitution. He reiterated that Ukraine would not agree to cede any territories, including Crimea, which remains under Russian control. Zelensky also urged the international community to intensify pressure on Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire.
After the press conference, Zelensky returned to Kyiv to address the aftermath of a large-scale Russian military attack on the Ukrainian capital, which had continued into the morning of April 24.
