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Mahama backs resumption of Russia-Ukraine talks

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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama backed the resumption of trilateral talks on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. He also called for a lasting peace agreement and international cooperation against terrorism, according to 3News.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama backed the resumption of trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict during the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on Thursday 29 October. He also supported Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call for a lasting peace agreement guaranteeing the security of both countries, 3News reports.

John Mahama called for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and international cooperation to restore peace and stability. He stressed that wars cause deaths, suffering and disruptions to global logistics and value chains.

The Ghanaian president also advocated international cooperation and solidarity in the fight against terrorism, particularly in the territories of the Alliance of Sahel States, which brings together Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. He called for partnerships established between African countries and Russia to produce concrete results for populations.

The position comes after John Mahama arrived at the Russia-Africa summit to advocate a ceasefire in Ukraine on 26 October, following his call for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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