Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Figure: Flip from the Brazilian President’s Facebook (file photo)
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Brazil would take a “neutral stance” against Ukraine, refused to join sanctions against Russia and satirized Ukrainians for entrusting the country’s destiny, CNN reported. for comedians.
Bolsonaro pointed out that Brazil is quite dependent on Russian fertilizers, and if sanctions are imposed on Russia, it may cause serious damage to Brazilian agriculture.
Bolsonaro added that while he supports peace, “we don’t want to create more problems for Brazil.”
When asked about the possibility of a massacre in Ukraine, Bolsonaro thought that “the massacre is an exaggeration” and expressed his support for Russia’s recognition of the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine .
On February 16, Bolsonaro met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow.