Lavrov says the West must stop supplying weapons to Ukraine and that Brazil could mediate peace.

247 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shared his perspective on the situation in Ukraine, expressing the opinion that the West should cease supplying weapons to the country. His statements were made during a... interview This statement was given to the newspapers Globo and Valor, ahead of the G20 meeting that will take place in Rio de Janeiro between today and tomorrow, the first high-level meeting held during Brazil's presidency of the group.

Lavrov highlighted Russia's desire to strengthen relations with Brazil, especially under Lula's presidency, and the priority the Kremlin gives to BRICS. Furthermore, he praised the proposal made by the Brazilian government in 2023 to create a group of friends to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine. This initiative received special attention from the Russian government, as the Foreign Minister stated in his interview.

Lavrov's statement comes at a time of escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine, with the conflict in eastern Ukraine and Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Russia's stance on supplying weapons to Ukraine highlights one of the many geopolitical disputes involving the interests of the G20 countries.

Furthermore, Lavrov emphasized the importance of the G20's commitment to not using the economy as a weapon and to avoid unfair competition among member countries. This concern reflects the challenges faced by the group in the context of globalization and international economic relations.

The interview given by the Russian minister before the G20 meeting in Brazil provides a glimpse into the discussions and negotiations that will likely take place during the event. His statements will certainly have an impact on the diplomatic dynamics between the member countries of the group and on their bilateral relations.