Brazil’s Lula meets Lavrov amid US barbs on Ukraine stance
1 year, 8 months ago

Brazil’s Lula meets Lavrov amid US barbs on Ukraine stance

Al Jazeera  

Lula has condemned Western efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, a position that Russia has praised amid its invasion. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose stance on Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has fuelled consternation in the United States and elsewhere, has met visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Lavrov arrived in the capital Brasilia on Monday, where he discussed issues such as trade and Russia’s war in Ukraine with members of Lula’s administration. Lula’s stance has underscored a split between Ukraine’s largely Western allies and other countries who do not want to choose between relations with Russia and the US, and have refused to distance themselves from Moscow. In remarks to journalists as he returned from his trip, Lula said Brazil was “trying to build a group of countries without any involvement in the war, that don’t want the war and defend world peace to have a discussion with both Russia and Ukraine”.

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U.S. allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia. And, Trump's fentanyl plan
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U.S. allows Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia. And, Trump's fentanyl plan

NPR  

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Brazil’s Lula pitches his nation — and himself — as fresh leader for Global South
1 year, 3 months ago

Brazil’s Lula pitches his nation — and himself — as fresh leader for Global South

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — “Brazil is back.” That has been Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s refrain for the better part of the last year, with the president deploying the snappy slogan to cast Brazil — and himself — as a leader of the Global South no longer content to abide the world’s outdated workings. Our country is back to give our …

Brazil's Lula to meet Ukraine's Zelensky in New York on Wednesday
1 year, 3 months ago

Brazil's Lula to meet Ukraine's Zelensky in New York on Wednesday

The Hindu  

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, the office of the Brazilian presidency said on Monday. Last month, the Brazilian leftist leader told reporters neither Zelensky nor Russian President Vladimir Putin were ready for peace. Lula and Zelensky have …

Brazil’s Lula backtracks on Putin arrest safety at Rio G20
1 year, 3 months ago

Brazil’s Lula backtracks on Putin arrest safety at Rio G20

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian president faces criticism after saying ‘no way’ Vladimir Putin would be arrested in Brazil under ICC warrant. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also questioned Brazil’s membership in the United Nations war crimes court, saying on Monday that “emerging countries often sign things that are detrimental to them”. I just want to know why Brazil is a signatory.” Putin …

Lula says Putin will not be arrested at Brazil G20 meeting
1 year, 3 months ago

Lula says Putin will not be arrested at Brazil G20 meeting

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian president says Russian leader will be invited to the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro next year. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not be arrested in Brazil if he attends the Group of 20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro next year. Lula, speaking to the Firstpost news show at …

African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support
1 year, 6 months ago

African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support

China Daily  

Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov before their talks in Nairobi on Monday. RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE/AP Days after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba left Africa last week, his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov made a surprise visit to Kenya on Monday for a series of meetings with local leaders. Lavrov who was on …

Brazilian President Lula says 'upset' at not meeting Zelensky
1 year, 7 months ago

Brazilian President Lula says 'upset' at not meeting Zelensky

The Hindu  

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday he was "upset" he and Volodymyr Zelensky did not meet at the G-7 summit, adding his Ukrainian counterpart seemed uninterested in negotiating peace with Russia. Both leaders said scheduling conflicts had prevented them from meeting — which Mr. Zelensky quipped had likely left his Brazilian counterpart "disappointed". Lula said he …

Lula envoy meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after comments that drew ire
1 year, 7 months ago

Lula envoy meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after comments that drew ire

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — A special adviser to Brazil’s presidency on international affairs met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday following comments by his Brazilian counterpart that have drawn rebukes from Kyiv, the U.S. and Europe. Adviser Celso Amorim, who is a former foreign minister, told Brazilian newspaper O Globo after the meeting that Zelenskyy understood that President Luiz …

In Portugal visit, Brazil's Lula backs Russia-Ukraine talks to end war
1 year, 8 months ago

In Portugal visit, Brazil's Lula backs Russia-Ukraine talks to end war

The Hindu  

Brazilian President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva on April 22 again refused to be drawn into the war in Ukraine, calling for a "negotiated" settlement between Kyiv and Moscow. "While my government condemns the violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity, we support a negotiated political solution to the conflict," Mr. Lula told journalists after meeting Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa …

Brazil’s Lula backs Russia-Ukraine talks to end war
1 year, 8 months ago

Brazil’s Lula backs Russia-Ukraine talks to end war

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian president says he does not want to ‘please anyone’ with his views about the conflict after he provoked criticism in the West for suggesting Kyiv was in part to blame for the war. Brazilian President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva has called for a “negotiated” settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war and said he does not want to “please anyone” …

Brazil’s Lula in Portugal amid Ukraine remarks controversy
1 year, 8 months ago

Brazil’s Lula in Portugal amid Ukraine remarks controversy

Associated Press  

LISBON — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Portugal on Friday amid heightened tensions with the European Union, following statements suggesting that Kyiv and the West share some responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine. The following day, Lula condemned the “violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity” while promoting his proposal for a club of nations, including Brazil, to …

Brazil’s Lula met with protests in Portugal over Ukraine comments
1 year, 8 months ago

Brazil’s Lula met with protests in Portugal over Ukraine comments

Al Jazeera  

The Brazilian leader’s remarks, implying both Russia and Ukraine are at fault for their ongoing war, have stoked anger. Waving flags and holding photographs that depict war atrocities, Ukrainians have gathered outside the Brazilian embassy in Lisbon to protest Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s recent remarks about Russia’s war on their country. Ukrainian refugee Yana Kolomiiets, who has …

Russian foreign minister commends Cuba for having ‘full understanding' of Ukraine conflict
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian foreign minister commends Cuba for having ‘full understanding' of Ukraine conflict

Firstpost  

Havana, Cuba: During his tour to Latin American friends, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commended Cuba on Thursday for having a “full understanding” of the conflict in Ukraine. “We appreciate that from the start of the special military operation, our Cuban friends… have clearly shown their position and expressed their full understanding in their evaluations of the reasons that led …

Russia’s Sergei Lavrov urges like-minded nations to ‘join forces’ against sanctions 'blackmail'
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia’s Sergei Lavrov urges like-minded nations to ‘join forces’ against sanctions 'blackmail'

Firstpost  

Russia’s top diplomat is on a weeklong Latin American tour that started in Brazil and will also take him to Nicaragua and Cuba – countries whose leftist governments have hostile relations with the United States Caracas, Venezuela: As Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov began his tour of Latin America on Tuesday, he urged like-minded nations to “join forces” against Western …

Russia's Lavrov meets Lula da Silva; US accuses Brazil of 'parroting' propaganda of Moscow on Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia's Lavrov meets Lula da Silva; US accuses Brazil of 'parroting' propaganda of Moscow on Ukraine

Firstpost  

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hailed Lula for his offer to facilitate peace negotiations to end the 14-month Ukraine war Brasília: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday, reported AFP. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov hailed Lula on Monday for his offer to facilitate peace negotiations to end the 14-month war, …

Brazil’s welcome of Russian minister prompts US blowback
1 year, 8 months ago

Brazil’s welcome of Russian minister prompts US blowback

Associated Press  

BRASILIA, Brazil — Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday expressed gratitude to Brazil for its approach in pushing for an end to hostilities in Ukraine — an effort that has irked both Kyiv and the West, and by afternoon prompted an unusually sharp rebuke from the White House. After meeting Brazil’s foreign minister on Monday, Lavrov told reporters in …

Latest on Ukraine: Russia's prisoners, Brazil's diplomacy, the fight for Bakhmut
1 year, 8 months ago

Latest on Ukraine: Russia's prisoners, Brazil's diplomacy, the fight for Bakhmut

NPR  

Latest on Ukraine: Russia's prisoners, Brazil's diplomacy, the fight for Bakhmut Enlarge this image toggle caption Kateryna Klochko/AP Kateryna Klochko/AP Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced in Moscow to 25 years in prison for his criticism of Russia's war in Ukraine on Monday. What happened last …

Explained: Why Brazil’s Lula da Silva is cosying up to China’s Xi Jinping
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: Why Brazil’s Lula da Silva is cosying up to China’s Xi Jinping

Firstpost  

Brazilian president Lula da Silva is expected to make a renewed push for bilateral trade and business as well as a fresh pitch for peace in Ukraine. Experts say Brasilia simply can’t afford to turn its back on Beijing Brazil president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s visit to China is being closely watched. Lula will also hold talks with China’s …

Brazil’s Lula heads to China hoping to boost trade, investments
1 year, 8 months ago

Brazil’s Lula heads to China hoping to boost trade, investments

Al Jazeera  

Brazilian president, who is taking an enormous delegation to China, also aims to re-assert Brazil’s place on global stage. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is headed to China, as the left-wing leader hopes to bolster economic ties to Brazil’s largest trading partner and re-establish the South American nation’s role in global diplomacy. Experts have said Lula also is …

Putin hosts leader of Brazil for talks amid Ukraine crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin hosts leader of Brazil for talks amid Ukraine crisis

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro for talks in Moscow and hailed ties between the two countries, which he described as consisting of “friendship and mutual understanding”. Read | US and Nato say Russia is building up troops near Ukraine, not withdrawing After the meeting, Putin told a news conference that he and Bolsonaro …

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