The African National Congress (ANC) is in hot water after it was revealed that the party is trying to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in South Africa. The ANC’s decision has been met with criticism from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who have accused the party of being “sellouts” and “puppets of western imperialism.”
EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu has said that the ANC is “afraid to take a position” and that they are “cowards” who are “easily bullied by the West.” Social critics have also condemned the ANC’s decision, saying that it is a sign of the party’s weakness and indecisiveness. The ANC’s decision to try to keep Putin away from the summit has also raised questions about the party’s relationship with Russia. Former president Jacob Zuma is currently in Russia for medical treatment, and some have speculated that he may also be meeting with Putin.
Zuma’s opponents have accused him of using his trip to Russia to further his own political interests. The ANC has not yet commented on the speculation about Zuma’s meeting with Putin. The BRICS summit is due to take place in South Africa in July 2023. The ANC has not yet given a clear reason for its decision to try to keep Putin away from the summit. However, there are a few possible explanations.
One possibility is that the ANC is concerned about the implications of Putin attending the summit in South Africa. The war in Ukraine has caused a great deal of tension between Russia and the West, and the ANC may be worried that Putin’s attendance at the summit could further strain relations between South Africa and its Western allies.
Another possibility is that the ANC is trying to appease the United States and other Western countries. The United States has been critical of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, and the ANC may be hoping to avoid angering the US by keeping Putin away from the summit.
Source: https://twitter.com/FloydShivambu/status/1679883540660453379?t=cUiBzy2nYGDul-FtJGwX8g&s=19
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