Lula says time is right for peace talks in Ukraine after ASEAN summit: Video
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva suggested that the war in Ukraine may be reaching a stage where a negotiated solution is possible.
He made the remarks following the ASEAN Summit and talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
“I hope that this chemistry bears fruit for the Brazilian people and the American people,” Lula said. “Someday I'm going to tell him that we can solve this Russia-Ukraine war, because the war is at its point of maturity. You see, it's already been three years of war. Trump, Putin already know what they want, the elected officials already know what they want. Everyone knows what they're going to get. What's missing is putting this on the negotiating table.”
The Brazilian leader added that he believes “the world is getting to the point of ending this war — and not waging any more wars.”
Lula’s remarks came during a press conference following the 47th ASEAN Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 28. The event gathered leaders from 11 Southeast Asian nations, along with partner countries including the United States and Brazil.
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