Ukraine’s Zelensky cuts short South Africa trip after Russian strike on Kyiv
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) is welcomed to Pretoria by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on April 24.
PHOTO: REUTERS
KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would cut short a trip to South Africa on April 24 and return to Kyiv following a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Mr Zelensky, who has been trying to shore up international support for Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion, said he would immediately travel back to Ukraine after meeting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
"The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine will hold all necessary meetings in South Africa to fully inform the country's political and public leaders about the situation," Mr Zelensky wrote on the Telegram app.
Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 12 people, wounding more than 90 and smashing buildings in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. REUTERS
