South Africa calls in new US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks' - Reuters
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South Africa summoned the new U.S. ambassador over his claim that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia.
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South Africa's foreign ministry summoned newly appointed U.S. ambassador Reuben Brigety on Friday over his claim that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia. Brigety stated that weapons were loaded onto a Russian cargo ship, the Lady R, in December 2022 at a naval base near Cape Town. The South African government expressed "disappointment" with Brigety's remarks, calling them "undiplomatic."
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South Africa's foreign ministry summoned the new U.S. ambassador over his claims about weapons supply to Russia.
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