(03-11-2022, 04:39 AM)Vasilisa Wrote: As for democracy in South Africa, why is this country the only one that has taken an unfriendly position towards Russia?
I believe you meant to say a "friendly" position, or at least a "fence-sitting" position for the moment...
As you've noticed, we chose to abstain on the UN resolution vote condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which will always be a stain on our record in my opinion.
There are old loyalties between Russia and the ANC (Nelson Mandela's party), because Russia helped the fight against apartheid.
In addition to that I think our BRICS membership further muddies the water...