Baerbock highlights Ukraine conflict during South Africa trip.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited South Africa to discuss efforts to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Baerbock praised President Cyril Ramaphosa's peace initiative but also wanted to discuss how South Africa can bring its weight to the table to end Russian aggression and uphold the UN Charter. South Africa maintains cordial links with Russia and has adopted a policy of neutrality in the war in Ukraine. Baerbock emphasized that the intensification of relations between Germany and South Africa is also in the geopolitical interest of both countries.