Former South African President Jacob Zuma has defended Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.
In a statement released by his foundation on Sunday, Mr Zuma described the US and its western allies as “bullies” using Ukraine as a front to bring Russia to its knees through unjustifiable sanctions.
According to Mr Zuma, who is facing corruption charges in his native South Africa, Russia invaded Ukraine to protect itself from NATO expansion.
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He called on those involved to sue for peace.
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