Event Brief
Ramaphosa says Putin discussed returning abducted children
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Summary: President Cyril Ramaphosa has apparently spoken with Vladimir Putin about returning Ukrainian children taken to Russia. The discussion is framed as part of efforts to secure progress on the issue, with Ukraine hoping South Africa will announce developments.
WHO: President Cyril Ramaphosa
WHAT: Ramaphosa reportedly spoke with Vladimir Putin about returning Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 7:54 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Ukraine is hoping South Africa will announce progress on returning abducted children, prompting Ramaphosa’s reported discussion with Putin.
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