Most political parties have demanded the swift return of SA troops, but Defence Minister Angie Motshekga defended the deployment as part of SA’s commitment to peace and stability.

Russia's opening gambit ahead of expected peace talks has been laid out in the media, says our Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett. "There has been a lot of talk about potential meetings and contact ...

Thanks for following our live page today. Before we go, here's a round-up of the key developments today: Speculation continues to mount over when potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ...