Whatever the motives, it has left Western nations siding with Ukraine disappointed, and experts warn there could be implications for South Africa in the future.
Nokuba zithini na iinjongo, oko kushiye amazwe aseNtshona abambisene  neiUkraine edanile, kwaye iingcaphephe zilumkisa ngelithi kusenokubakho ifuthe kuMzantsi Afrika kwixesha elizayo.