President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa recently revealed that he had a conversation with US President Donald Trump concerning the conflict in Ukraine and their upcoming meeting. The timing of this announcement coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to South Africa, which had to be cut short due to the ongoing Russian assaults on Kyiv. Ramaphosa and Trump both conveyed their eagerness to enhance the relationship between the United States and South Africa. This development underscores the significance of diplomatic efforts in addressing global crises.