Russian President Vladimir Putin and Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone conversation during a technical stop of a Brazilian special flight in Moscow, which was coming from China. According to the Kremlin’s press service, the interlocutors discussed issues related to upcoming diplomatic initiatives.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Discussion of Talks in Istanbul and International Support
Lula da Silva shared his impressions from his trip to China, emphasizing the importance of the bilateral joint statement adopted in Beijing, which supports the Russian president’s initiative to resume direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul, scheduled for May 15. The President of Brazil confirmed his readiness to facilitate the success of these negotiations, highlighting the importance of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
“Lula da Silva shared his impressions following his visit to China, paying special attention to the bilateral joint statement adopted in Beijing in support of the Russian president’s initiative to resume direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul on May 15. The President of Brazil intends to contribute to their success from his side”
In response, Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to the leaders of Brazil and China for their willingness to make a constructive contribution to finding ways to resolve the conflict. According to the Russian leader, such support is crucial for achieving peace.
Prospects for Talks in Turkey
On May 15, the first direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine since 2022 are set to take place in Turkey. The initiative for these talks was proposed by Vladimir Putin. At this time, it is unknown who will represent Russia in these negotiations, at what level they will occur, and whether Putin himself will participate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated his readiness to meet with Putin in person and confirmed that Ukraine is open to any formats of dialogue to achieve peace.