Lula confirms visit to Russia in May and will have a bilateral meeting with Putin.

247 - President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit Russia in May of this year, as confirmed by special advisor Celso Amorim. statement reproduced by the Russian agency TASSThe official visit reinforces Brazil's diplomatic engagement in high-impact international issues, especially in the search for a negotiated solution to the war between Russia and Ukraine.

The confirmation of the trip comes at a time when the Brazilian government is assuming an increasingly active role in the international geopolitical arena. Lula has repeatedly advocated for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, arguing that the world needs more dialogue and less polarization. The president has already indicated that he is willing to talk with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as other global leaders.

Since the beginning of his third term, Lula has sought to restore Brazil's international prestige, focusing on multilateral diplomacy, rapprochement with strategic partners, and a foreign policy geared towards peace. The visit to Russia should be another step in this strategy, especially in the context of Brazil's presidency of the G20 in 2024.

Given this scenario of prolonged conflict, Lula's visit to Russia could gain even more relevance. The Brazilian president has been seeking to form a coalition of neutral countries that could mediate a possible ceasefire. The trip could open space for multilateral negotiations, including within the G20, a group that brings together the world's leading economies. May 9th marks the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism, in which the Red Army of the Soviet Union played a decisive role.