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#Opinion “In earlier periods of diplomatic practice, conduct of this nature could easily have triggered recall or resignation. Ambassadors have historically been required to step down for statements far less provocative than publicly refusing condolences following the death of a head of state. Yet in the present case Dr Olexander Scherba appears able to operate with considerable freedom inside South Africa’s public sphere.” ✍️ Read the article by Gillian Schutte on IOL about the situation involving Ukrainian ambassador to South Africa A.Scherba, who used the moment to mock the deaths of hundreds of Iraniansfollowing the unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran. 👉https://iol.co.za/news/opinion/2026-03-06-ukraines-diplomatic-impunity-in-pretoria/ Ukraine's Diplomatic Impunity in Pretoria