Because of that, South Africa's government says it has adopted a non-aligned stance on the war in Ukraine.

Source: https://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2023/06/13/us-lawmakers-ask-biden-administration-to-punish-south-africa-for-alleged-support-for-russia/

But, unlike Finland and Sweden, which decided to abandon their non-aligned stances in May by applying to join Nato, Austria remains committed to the military neutrality it adopted in 1955.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23315675.neutral-austria-pressure-tougher-russia/?ref=rss

Dr Haabazoka also urged countries like Zambia to deal with both sides and remain non-aligned to get the best from both sides.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/03/27/africa-and-russia-vow-to-create-a-multipolar-world-free-from-neocolonialism/

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country will continue to resist calls to abandon its independent and non-aligned foreign policy.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/05/26/sa-wont-be-drawn-into-global-powers-contest-ramaphosa/

Stephen Aylen, who represents Belfairs ward as a non-aligned councillor, is thinking of “giving up” after 27 years of serving residents.

Source: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23856958.southend-councillor-verge-quitting-abuse/?ref=rss

The BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to a “non-aligned” stance, especially in the midst of global tensions triggered by the Ukraine conflict.

Source: https://en.mercopress.com/2023/08/24/argentina-is-invited-to-join-brics-along-with-six-other-countries?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=main&utm_campaign=rss

They could undermine its credibility as a non-aligned democracy and expose the country to the same that it levels against Washington.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202303070110.html

US critics this week said Poland’s treatment of the South Africans was deliberate to punish SA because of its non-aligned stance in the Ukraine war.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/we-should-join-juju-calling-recall-poland-ambassador/

Will the logic of emergent strategic competition eventually impact ties between Iran and India as nascent members of two rival emergent blocs (in a contest where India neither wishes nor is able to be non-aligned)?

Source: https://www.algemeiner.com/2023/01/11/key-factors-behind-the-improvement-in-israel-india-relations/

Yet, we have consistently maintained our non-aligned stance, our respect for the UN Charter and for the peaceful resolution of conflict through dialogue.”

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/politics/2023-06-01-ramaphosa-sending-special-envoy-to-g7-countries-in-bid-to-find-peaceful-solution-to-russia-ukraine-war/