Lula's Controversial Ukraine Stance Dominates Iberian Trip.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has proposed creating a "G20 for peace" to intervene and lead efforts for peace in Ukraine, with Indonesia, India, and China playing a crucial role in his vision. However, Lula's shoot-from-the-hip approach to consensus-building has been rocky, and his proposal to see Ukraine cede Crimea has been controversial. Lula's position will remain complicated as he attempts to protect Brazil's economic interest while catapulting himself into a fraught geopolitical arena.