In South Africa, Influx of Chinese and Russian ‘Instruments of War’ Sparks Geopolitical Concerns

Published on October 18, 2024

JOHANNESBURG—Chinese and Russian warships are streaming into South Africa’s ports, raising the ire of local American diplomats, human rights activists, and opposition parties in Africa’s largest economy. Some of the Russian vessels are under sanctions implemented by the government of the United States because they’re being used by Moscow in its war effort in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Association of South Africa also condemned the recent visit to South Africa of a Russian Tupolev Tu-160 long-range bomber. “This is possibly the one responsible for killing Ukrainian children in Kharkiv,” said UASA president Kateryna Aloshyna, referring to a city bombarded by Russian forces since they invaded in February 2022....

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