Lula has proposed setting up a group of what he calls neutral countries That would include India Indonesia and China to peacefully end the war but details are scarce. He's been very soft on Russia last year And said that Ukraine's president was as responsible as Putin for the war in January. As much as Brazil says it wants to broker peace it first of all lacks the heft to get any side to really stick to a deal if a deal is agreed.
ATTEMPTS TO MAINTAIN // Attempts to maintain a neutral stance on the invasion of Ukraine, while also buddying up with China, are sending confusing signals. Does Brazil have the heft to be a successful peace-broker? The gay Ukranian soldiers influencing policy from the front lines. And, what your voice says about your health.
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