Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on April 22 he did not want to "please anyone" with his views about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, after provoking criticism in the West for suggesting Kyiv shared the blame for the war. Speaking in Lisbon at the start of his first visit to Europe since being elected president again, Lula said his aim was to "build a way to bring both of them [Russia and Ukraine] to the table." Last week he said the United States and European allies should stop supplying arms to Ukraine, arguing that they were prolonging the war. The White House accused Lula of parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Brazil's Lula Doesn't Want To 'Please Anyone' With Ukraine Stance
Ukrainians protest in front of the Brazilian Embassy in Lisbon on April 21.