Zelensky holds call with South Africa President on Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday evening.

In a tweet, Mr Zelensky said the pair talked about his country's resistance to the invasion by Russian troops.

They also discussed about relations between the two countries and co-operation within international organisations.

The Ukrainian president has been reaching out to global leaders and regional blocs to solicit world support.

Mr Ramaphosa's office has not issued a statement on the phone call.

South Africa was among 17 African nations that abstained from voting on a United Nations resolution that demanded an end to the Russian offensive in Ukraine.