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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Russian president Pledges Assistance in Repatriating 17 Involved in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Description: Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will assist in the return of 17 South African men involved in the Russia‑Ukraine conflict. President Cyril Ramaphosa received a briefing from President Putin on the situation in Ukraine and on Russia's commitment to a diplomatic solution. The men were reportedly lured to join mercenary forces in the war under the pretext of lucrative employment contracts. Sandile Ndhlovu, a brother of one of the 17 South African men told our senior producer Ronald Phiri that he is relieved that his brother might be returning home soon