Diplomatic Tensions Rise Between U.S., Russia, and South Africa at BRICS Summit.

The US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, has caused a diplomatic row by alleging that South Africa sent a ship filled with weapons to Russia as it wages war on Ukraine. Brigety's comments have angered the Biden administration, which is trying to salvage relations with South Africa. While some observers believe the US needs to be more honest about South Africa's drift towards Moscow, multiple US officials have said Brigety's accusations were overstated and he may have damaged American interests in the long run.