Celso Amorim argues in Davos for the need for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.

247 - One of the Brazilian representatives in Davos, Celso Amorim, special advisor to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, reiterated Brazil's commitment to promoting dialogue as a means of resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. During the fourth international meeting on the subject, held last Sunday (14), Amorim highlighted the importance of avoiding direct confrontations and seeking a peaceful solution to end the almost two years of hostilities between the two countries. Alongside India, South Africa and Saudi Arabia, Brazil proposed opening spaces for negotiations with Russia, aiming to find a point of convergence.

in your statements to ValorCelso Amorim highlighted the divergence in perceptions during discussions between participating countries. In addition to proposing the approach to sensitive issues, such as prisoner exchange and food security, the Brazilian government seeks to establish parameters that can lead to an agreement beneficial to both parties. It is worth noting that the meeting did not include the presence of Russian representatives, and its outcome did not provide a clear definition before the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, scheduled for the World Economic Forum on Tuesday (16).

While Brazil advocates for dialogue and the search for common ground between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine, supported by its allies, reiterates its commitment to recovering territories lost to Russia. However, it remains uncertain whether countries in the Global South agree to these terms as part of an effective formula for achieving peace in the region.