There’s no point in Russia entertaining Lula’s doomed-to-fail G20-like proposal and thus wasting either top diplomat’s valuable time that could otherwise be better invested in strengthening their strategic partnership.
I believe that I am not among Lula's most passionate supporters. But, the author of the text makes it clear that he is not in love with Lula, when he says "politically selfish reasons". Why didn't other world leaders spend "their precious time" to propose a peaceful alternative? It is wrong to imagine an anti-diplomatic discussion on the subject between Lavrov and Mauro Vieira. Lula said he will start the conversation with Macron, Xi Jinping, with Biden... Obviously, it won't be easy! But, Lula's proposal may have several consequences, and may even represent an alternative for the USA with a less shameful way out of the conflict.
Because the west will not abide by the terms of any peace deal. That has been proven again and again by Merkel and Hollande saying the Minsk agreement was only to buy time for Ukraine to get stronger and a Ukrainian official said recently that the talks back last March were for the same reason.
"This assessment aligns with prior arguments that Lula is no longer the “multipolar revolutionary” that he was previously considered to be during his earlier two terms after having since recalibrated his vision." - Fortunately, Lavrov and Putin don't have the same information sources you do!
I think all is still good with Lula, even if not perfect. Nothing wrong with him trying to propose something. He might have done so just to be able to say, Well, I tried something. Not sure of full details, but some aspect of it, even if small, may seep into the emerging plans.
Bottom line is Bolsonaro was unacceptable. Shocks me that people like Kolomoisky and Bolsanaro can get sanctuary in USA. Kolo was living in Ohio for some time.
I believe that I am not among Lula's most passionate supporters. But, the author of the text makes it clear that he is not in love with Lula, when he says "politically selfish reasons". Why didn't other world leaders spend "their precious time" to propose a peaceful alternative? It is wrong to imagine an anti-diplomatic discussion on the subject between Lavrov and Mauro Vieira. Lula said he will start the conversation with Macron, Xi Jinping, with Biden... Obviously, it won't be easy! But, Lula's proposal may have several consequences, and may even represent an alternative for the USA with a less shameful way out of the conflict.
Because the west will not abide by the terms of any peace deal. That has been proven again and again by Merkel and Hollande saying the Minsk agreement was only to buy time for Ukraine to get stronger and a Ukrainian official said recently that the talks back last March were for the same reason.
"This assessment aligns with prior arguments that Lula is no longer the “multipolar revolutionary” that he was previously considered to be during his earlier two terms after having since recalibrated his vision." - Fortunately, Lavrov and Putin don't have the same information sources you do!
I think all is still good with Lula, even if not perfect. Nothing wrong with him trying to propose something. He might have done so just to be able to say, Well, I tried something. Not sure of full details, but some aspect of it, even if small, may seep into the emerging plans.
Bottom line is Bolsonaro was unacceptable. Shocks me that people like Kolomoisky and Bolsanaro can get sanctuary in USA. Kolo was living in Ohio for some time.