Russia, China and South Africa to conduct joint military exercises, Ukraine "deeply disappointed"

Ukrainian diplomats are disappointed that China and the Republic of South Africa will conduct joint naval exercises with Russia. A ship marked with "Z" and "V" letters will participate in the exercises [these insignia used by Russian troops during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine became distinct symbols of the Russian military aggression – ed.].

Source: press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Quote: "Ukraine is deeply concerned about the joint naval exercises with Russia and China in the Republic of South Africa.

A Russian frigate marked with the symbols "Z" and "V" takes part in the exercises. These are the symbols under which the Russian army is currently committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

The Russian warship is also carrying missiles of the same type they use to kill civilians and destroy critical infrastructure in Ukrainian cities and villages."

Details: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that Ukraine is deeply disappointed that in the time when the international society condemns Russian aggression and strengthens measures of Russia’s isolation, the government of South African Republic "learns from the military experience of the Russian war machine".

Besides that, the exercises will be conducted on 24 February as well, the day when Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a war unseen in Europe since the times of the Second World War.

Quote: "We call on the Republic of South Africa not to encourage further Russian aggression and its sense of impunity, as well as to stand up for the fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter."

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