Lula meets with Zelenskiy, advocates for ceasefire in Ukraine-Russia war

Published 24/09/2025, 20:24
Lula meets with Zelenskiy, advocates for ceasefire in Ukraine-Russia war

Investing.com -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly, where they discussed potential paths to peace in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.

According to a statement from the Brazilian government, Lula emphasized that a military solution would not end the conflict and suggested that establishing ceasefire terms should be the first step in negotiations.

Lula called for greater UN involvement in reaching a negotiated solution that addresses security concerns of both Ukraine and Russia.

Following the approximately one-hour meeting, Zelenskiy told journalists: "It’s good that there are signals from Brazil that they support, most of all, a ceasefire and peace for the Ukrainian people."

The Ukrainian president noted this was their first extensive conversation in several years and expressed gratitude for Lula’s position. "President Lula told me that he will try his best to do everything to bring peace closer to Ukraine. I’m thankful to him for his clear position," Zelenskiy said.

Both leaders agreed to continue discussions on additional topics in the future, including trade and economic cooperation.

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