Lula's stance on Ukraine causes controversy and concern.

Brazilian President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva has called for a "negotiated" settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war and said he does not want to "please anyone" with his views about the conflict. Lula, who is seeking to revive Brazil's role as a dealmaker and go-between, said his aim was to "build a way to bring both of them [Russia and Ukraine] to the table". Portugal's president said Ukraine had the right to defend itself and "recover" its territory.