Lula was intuitive and seized the moment to advocate for an effort to end the war, says Helena Chagas.
A journalist and columnist for 247 praised President Lula for Brazil's vote in favor of the resolution to end the war in Ukraine. "A perfect score."
247 - Journalist Helena Chagas, a columnist for Brasil 247 and TV 247, praised Brazil's favorable vote on a A resolution at the United Nations demanding an end to the war in Ukraine and the withdrawal of Russian troops..
"Intuitively, Lula seized the right moment for someone to arrive and say that enough is enough. To advocate for an effort to end the war in Ukraine," assessed Helena Chagas. For the journalist, the Russian government's statement that it is evaluating Lula's peace proposal is "just rhetoric." "But it shows that Putin wants to please Brazilians, just like Biden. A complete success," she stated.
The vote at the organization's General Assembly resulted in 141 votes in favor, seven against, and 33 abstentions. Among the 33 countries that abstained were other BRICS members: China, India, and South Africa. Many nations in Asia and Africa also opted for neutrality. Those who voted against the resolution were Russia, Belarus, Syria, North Korea, Nicaragua, Mali, and Eritrea.
The resolution calls for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops, condemns the "disastrous humanitarian consequences," and commits to promoting peace in the region. The resolution is not legally binding, but it comes on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the conflict, amidst rising diplomatic tensions.