The BRICS Summit in South Africa is fast approaching, and all eyes are on a highly anticipated Putin announcement. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to address the situation surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin's participation, ending months of speculation. South Africa has promised the Putin announcement will take place soon, clarifying Russia's position. On Wednesday, South Africa announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS nations summit in August, resolving the intense debate over whether Pretoria would host him. The country's presidency confirmed Russia's president will not attend the summit in South Africa next month. The decision follows significant controversy and South Africa's leader grappling with international pressure. Stay tuned for the official announcement from South Africa.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a summit of the BRICS nations in August, South Africa said on Wednesday, ending months of speculation about South Africa announced Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not be attending an August summit in person, ending controversy over whether Pretoria Russia's president will not attend a summit in South Africa next month, according to the country's presidency. The announcement comes after South Africa's leader As the BRICS Summit is fast approaching, South Africa has promised a Putin announcement will take place soon. Specifically, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa