2023-09-03 20:08:00
During the investigation, no evidence was found of loading weapons and ammunition on the Russian vessel Lady R, which stopped in South Africa. This was stated by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Earlier, US Ambassador to South Africa Ruben Bridgety accused the African country of this.
“The commission found that there was no evidence that the Russian ship was transporting weapons from South Africa to the Russian Federation. No permit was issued for the export of weapons. Those who blamed our country for this failed to provide evidence,” Ramaphosa said. His words convey Archyde.com.
The President explained that the ship was delivering equipment that was ordered for the South African National Defense Force in 2018. He clarified that he might not disclose all information regarding the equipment, as this would jeopardize “important operations and put the lives of soldiers at risk.”
Earlier, US Ambassador to South Africa Ruben Bridgety accused South Africa of supplying weapons to Russia on the Lady R ship. In response, the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa launched an investigation and warned the American side regarding the consequences of “provocative statements,” writes channel 360.
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