Brazil rejected US criticism that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was echoing Russian and Chinese propaganda. on Ukraine war also welcomed the holding of discussions with Moscow senior diplomat Monday.
Lola meet with Sergey Lavrov in Brasilia follows state visits to China and the Middle East, during which he said to the United States should “Stop encouraging war and start Talk about peace in Ukraine.
he also claimed it Kyiv shares Blame for The conflict that began when Russian forces poured into Ukraine in February 2022.
Lula’s comments echoed a line often used by Moscow and its strategic ally Beijing, which blames the West for the war.
China seeks to position itself as neutral on Ukraine war, but kept its partnership with Moscow declined to impose sanctions.
In the Brazilian capital, Lavrov thanked Lula for his discussions last week on I’m looking forward to help mediate peace talks.
But Lula’s recent remarks on Ukraine drew criticism from the White House, which took the lead international Efforts to isolate and strengthen Moscow Kyiv.
“In this case, Brazil is parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda without looking at the facts at all,” US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Monday.
Describe Lola’s message on war as “deeply problematic”.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, who king also met with Russian counterpart dead backHe said, “I don’t know how Or why he came to that conclusion but I don’t agree with him at all.”
Despite Lula’s comments about the United States, the 77-year-old, who fair power in Jan after serving two terms From 2003 to 2010, he also Looking for closer relationships with Washington.
His visit to China and the UAE came after his meeting in February with US President Joe Biden.
Latin American tour
Meanwhile, foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major nations warned on Tuesday that any country that helps Russia’s war effort will face “exorbitant costs”.
interview in Japan, senior diplomats from world’s leading Economies vowed to crack down on Those who help Russia evade sanctions and acquire arms.
Brazil has not joined Western countries in To impose sanctions on Russia for that it invasion Rejected requests to supply Ukraine with ammunition.
“We are grateful to our Brazilian friends for they clear to understand of configuration of the situation (in Ukraine). We are grateful for Their desire to contribute to finding ways of “Resolve this situation,” Lavrov said after the meeting. with Brazilian counterpart.
“We are interested in conflict resolution soon like possible,” he added.
But he said any solution must be based on “Multi-polarity” accusing the West of Trying to take control international Arena. “
Kirby said Washington had “no objection to any country trying to end the war.”
“It can happen now, today, if Mr. (Russian President Vladimir) Putin stops attacking Ukraine and withdraws its forces. out. “
Brazil is Lavrov first Stop on A one-week Latin American tour also Includes Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba – countries with leftist governments hostile to the United States
Lavrov and Brazilian Vieira said their talks had taken place also focused on energy and trade.
on quarter of Agricultural strength Brazil’s fertilizer imports come from Russia, while the two countries countries linked in a record $9.8 billion in bilateral trade last year.
