Brazil’s Lula speaks over the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke over the phone with the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, on Monday (27) morning, to discuss issues regarding the global and bilateral agenda.

Lula expressed his concern about the international panorama and reiterated Brazil's commitment to promoting peace. Putin thanked parties such as Brazil for their contribution to efforts towards a solution to the conflict in Ukraine, and showed interest in the work of the Group of Friends for Peace, launched by Brazil and China at the UN last September. The two leaders agreed to remain in permanent contact on this issue.

The Russian president congratulated Brazil for the launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty during Brazil's presidency of the G20, noting that Russia was one of the first nations to join the group. He also suggested resuming the High-Level Bilateral Commission between the two countries.

The Russian leader expressed his support for the Brazilian presidency of BRICS, and revealed his willingness to continue advancing initiatives to facilitate trade and investment among members and in other areas. Both leaders welcomed Indonesia's entry as a full member of BRICS.

President Lula thanked Russia for the invitation to the celebration, in Moscow, of the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II on May 9, stating he intended to attend. Putin emphasized that he was in St. Petersburg today for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the end of the siege of Leningrad and expressed satisfaction at the prospect of welcoming the Brazilian president, aimed at strengthening relations between Brazil and Russia.