South Africa and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation between their land forces following high-level military talks held in Moscow.
South African Army Chief Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha led a military delegation during the visit, which included engagements with Russian military officials, academies and defence companies. According to Business Insider Africa, citing Reuters and the Russian Defence Ministry, the discussions included possible joint projects aimed at improving combat readiness.
No details were released about specific agreements, costs or implementation timelines. The visit comes amid continued debate over how South Africa’s military relationship with Russia aligns with its stated non-aligned position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.