BRICS meeting in Brazil discusses Ukraine, Gaza and Trump's trade war
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/29/2025
Summary
Brazil called for closer BRICS cooperation amid global conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and trade disputes under President Trump, emphasizing diplomacy over confrontation and collaboration. The BRICS nations met as Russia sought a truce with Ukraine, while Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy labeled the initiative as manipulation. Brazil's foreign minister stressed the need for diplomatic approaches to resolve the conflict, which has caused severe humanitarian damage in Eastern Ukraine.