{O/C} President Joe Biden is slated to meet with South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, at the White House later today.
The Ukraine invasion, climate change and trade issues will be topping the agenda.
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Ramaphosa is among African leaders who remain unswayed in the aftermath of Russia's war on Ukraine.
South Africa abstained from a United Nations vote condemning Russia's actions and urged that cooler heads prevail.
Ramaphosa is said to amplify the urgency for an end to the conflict during his meeting with Biden and separate talks with the Vice President.
The White House has been dissatisfied with much of the African continent for not following the U.S. in denouncing the Russian invasion.
The White House talks follow the Secretary of State's South Africa tour last month where he assured the Biden administration considers Africa's 54 countries as equals when it comes to grappling with climate issues.
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