Peter Zalmayev on the significance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Africa

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa, signalling a dramatic improvement in the once-strained relations between the two nations.

The visit marks a diplomatic breakthrough for the Ukrainian leader in his efforts to counter Russia’s strong – and growing – influence in Africa.

We spoke to Ukrainian director for the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, Peter Zalmayev, earlier and asked him about the significance of this trip to Africa.