Russia's Putin discusses Ukraine with South Africa's Ramaphosa

Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks with journalists during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, April 21, 2025. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine conflict in a phone call with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Putin outlined Russia's position on the need to address the "root causes" of the conflict and ensure Russia's security interests, the Kremlin said.