22 May 2023 /Conflict and War/ –Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, began a tour of African countries this week in an effort to challenge Russian influence in the “Global South.” Kuleba met with foreign ministers from Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Morocco to discuss the war in Ukraine and to seek their support for Ukraine’s position.

The tour is part of Ukraine’s broader diplomatic push to gain international support for its war effort. Ukraine has been particularly focused on gaining support from countries in the Global South, which have been largely reluctant to condemn Russia’s invasion.

Kuleba’s tour is likely to be met with mixed reactions from African countries. Some countries may be sympathetic to Ukraine’s position and may be willing to support its war effort. However, other countries may be more reluctant to get involved in the conflict and may prefer to maintain a neutral stance.

The outcome of Kuleba’s tour is difficult to predict. However, it is clear that Ukraine is making a concerted effort to challenge Russian influence in the Global South. This could have a significant impact on the war in Ukraine and on the future of Russian-African relations.

Here are some of the possible outcomes of Kuleba’s tour:

• African countries may be more likely to support Ukraine’s position in the war.
• African countries may be more likely to condemn Russia’s invasion.
• African countries may be more likely to impose sanctions on Russia.
• African countries may be more likely to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
• African countries may be more likely to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
• African countries may be more likely to support Ukraine’s membership in the United Nations.
• African countries may be more likely to support Ukraine’s membership in the European Union.

It is also possible that Kuleba’s tour will have no significant impact on the war in Ukraine or on Russian-African relations. However, it is clear that Ukraine is making a concerted effort to challenge Russian influence in the Global South. This could have a significant impact on the future of the war in Ukraine and on the future of Russian-African relations.