In a direct interview with Moscow, president reinforced the importance of the search for consensus among nations and argued that ‘Brazil is against the territory of Ukraine’
Last Friday (9) President of Brazil, defended himself from the criticism received for his participation in an event in the emphasizing the sovereignty of Brazil and its commitment to world peace. During the 80th anniversary celebration of what Russia calls as About Nazi Germany in World War II, Lula justified his presence in Moscow, stating that Brazil is a sovereign and independent country in its diplomatic decisions. The event was marked by the presence of few international authorities, including controversial leaders such as Nicolás Maduro, from Venezuela, and Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus.
Lula pointed out that his visit to Russia had as its main objective to defend multilateralism and discuss the complex situation of war in Ukraine. He made it clear that Brazil firmly opposes the territorial occupation of other countries and expressed the country’s willingness to contribute to peace negotiations. The Brazilian president stressed the importance of peace for all nations involved in the conflict, including Russia, Ukraine, the United States and the European Union, arguing that peace could avoid unnecessary weaponry spending and promote global stability.
“This is a country that, of all who participated with the allies, was the one that lost the most people. It lost practically 26 million people. It arrived at a time when the population, the youth, was practically decimated by World War II. I came to see because it is an important party. We need to be aware that we can never again, know, that things like Nazism will happen on planet Earth,” said Lula.
“I made a point of coming here to say that Brazil is defending the strengthening of multilateralism. It is not possible that we have not learned a lesson with the importance of Multilateralism after World War II. He has humanized trade between countries. Wanting to return to the theory of protectionism is not interested in the idea, but what we want is a more flexible, fair, even more, in which we can do more, we can do more, we can do more, we can do policies of favors of countries Poor, ”argued Lula.
In his statement, Lula reaffirmed the sovereignty of Brazil, categorically rejecting the idea that the country is the “backyard” of any other nation, especially from the United States. He emphasized that Brazil wants to be treated with respect and equal conditions in international relations, always seeking dialogue and mutual cooperation. This stance reflects the intention of the Brazilian government to position itself independently in the global scenario, without submitting to external pressures.
After his visit to Russia, President Lula has where you will meet with President XI Jinping for a bilateral meeting. This trip to China reinforces Brazil’s strategy to strengthen ties with different world powers, seeking partnerships that can benefit the country’s economic and social development. Lula’s international agenda demonstrates a continuous effort to position Brazil as a relevant and respected actor in the global scenario, promoting peace and cooperation between nations.
*With information from André Anelli
*Report produced with the aid of AI
