US seeks to undo Zimbabwe-Russia platinum deal

The US government has threatened to sabotage Zimbabwe's historic $3 billion platinum deal with Russia as part of its sanctions on Harare and Moscow.

Washington recently sanctioned Russia for the latter's support for Ukrainian pro Moscow support for Ukraine.

Sources say the US government via its Harare embassy dispatched official communication to the Foreign affairs Ministry over a week ago expressing reservations on Russo-Zimbabwean relations.

Diplomatic sources the communication spells out the American sanctions on Moscow and tacitly warns Zimbabwe to sever ties with any embargoed Russian companies and individuals.

Foreign affairs officials confirmed receiving the communication but could not shed more details.