The meeting between USA Ambassador to South Africa @ReubenBrigety and @DIRCO_ZA
took place this afternoon. We conveyed our displeasure with his conduct and he admitted that he crossed the line and apologised unreservedly. The relations between the USA & South Africa are cordial,… pic.twitter.com/5pBxTgyI82
— Clayson Monyela (@ClaysonMonyela) May 12, 2023
I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with Foreign Minister Pandor this evening and correct any misimpressions left by my public remarks. In our conversation, I re-affirmed the strong partnership between our two countries & the important agenda our Presidents have given us.
— Ambassador Reuben Brigety (@USAmbRSA) May 12, 2023
Reuters: South Africa rejects U.S. accusations of arms shipment to Russia
JOHANNESBURG/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -South African officials on Friday hit back at U.S. accusations that a Russian ship had collected weapons from a naval base near Cape Town late last year, a move investors fear could lead Washington to impose sanctions.
The U.S. ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety said on Thursday he was confident that a Russian ship under U.S. sanctions took aboard weapons from the Simon's Town base in December, suggesting the transfer was not in line with Pretoria's stance of neutrality in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Western diplomats were alarmed at South Africa carrying out naval exercises with Russia and China this year, and at the timing of a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
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WNU Editor: The US ambassador who made these unfounded allegations should be recalled immediately. U.S. ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety has already apologized, but it is too late, a line has been crossed.
South Africa Furious Over U.S. Allegations That They Have Supplied Russia With Weapons And Ammunition
South Africa summons US ambassador over weapons for Russia allegations -- AP
South Africans Fret Over U.S. Arms-To-Russia Charge -- AFP
South Africa summons US envoy over Russia arms accusation -- DW
South Africa Lashes Out At US 'Megaphone Diplomacy, Bullying' After Arms For Russia Allegations -- Zero Hedge
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The meeting between USA Ambassador to South Africa @ReubenBrigety and @DIRCO_ZA
took place this afternoon. We conveyed our displeasure with his conduct and he admitted that he crossed the line and apologised unreservedly. The relations between the USA & South Africa are cordial,… pic.twitter.com/5pBxTgyI82
— Clayson Monyela (@ClaysonMonyela) May 12, 2023
I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with Foreign Minister Pandor this evening and correct any misimpressions left by my public remarks. In our conversation, I re-affirmed the strong partnership between our two countries & the important agenda our Presidents have given us.
— Ambassador Reuben Brigety (@USAmbRSA) May 12, 2023
Reuters: South Africa rejects U.S. accusations of arms shipment to Russia
JOHANNESBURG/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -South African officials on Friday hit back at U.S. accusations that a Russian ship had collected weapons from a naval base near Cape Town late last year, a move investors fear could lead Washington to impose sanctions.
The U.S. ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety said on Thursday he was confident that a Russian ship under U.S. sanctions took aboard weapons from the Simon's Town base in December, suggesting the transfer was not in line with Pretoria's stance of neutrality in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Western diplomats were alarmed at South Africa carrying out naval exercises with Russia and China this year, and at the timing of a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Read more ....
WNU Editor: The US ambassador who made these unfounded allegations should be recalled immediately. U.S. ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety has already apologized, but it is too late, a line has been crossed.
South Africa Furious Over U.S. Allegations That They Have Supplied Russia With Weapons And Ammunition
South Africa summons US ambassador over weapons for Russia allegations -- AP
South Africans Fret Over U.S. Arms-To-Russia Charge -- AFP
South Africa summons US envoy over Russia arms accusation -- DW
South Africa Lashes Out At US 'Megaphone Diplomacy, Bullying' After Arms For Russia Allegations -- Zero Hedge
May 13, 2023 at 07:30PM
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