Ukraine calls for 'solidarity' from Brazil, condemnation to Russia
Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires in Brazil, Anatoliy Tkach, demanded an "official expression of solidarity" of the Brazilian government with Kiev and the country’s condemnation of Russia’s "aggression" against its territory."We are still waiting for the official expression of solidarity [from the Brazilian government] along with messages in favor of [the Russians] ceasing their aggression," Mr. Tkach, the most senior Ukrainian diplomat in Brasília, told reporters. "In personal contacts with Brazilian diplomats, we are hearing this solidarity."The Ukrainian diplomat’s remarks came moments after the release of a note from Brazil’s Foreign Ministry calling for "the immediate suspension of hostilities and the beginning of negotiations conducive to a diplomatic solution to the issue [...] and taking into account the legitimate security interests of all parties involved and the protection of the civilian population."The target of a Russian attack by land, sea and air since the early hours of Thursday, however, Ukraine has shown that it expects a more forceful manifestation from the Brazilian government against Moscow.In the interview, via videoconference, Mr. Tkach mentioned at least four other times this expectation."We are in contact with Brazilian authorities and we are expecting Brazil to condemn this Russian attack on Ukraine," he said. "What we expect from all countries is the condemnation of the attack and help to Ukraine," he continued, explaining that the country needs both humanitarian and financial aid, fuel, food and armaments."We expect the Brazilian government to speak out and condemn this Russian aggression," he said.At another point, also asked about the Brazilian position, he replied, "Right now we need strong signals to convince Russia to back down and cease hostilities. [We need] condemnation of Russia’s actions."The diplomat then said that Ukraine would like the international community to levy sanctions against Moscow.Asked what kind of sanctions Brazil could apply, he said, "First, we need a strong signal against aggression."Last week, President Jair Bolsonaro was in Moscow for a visit that displeased the United States in particular. In a statement, the White House even said that Brazil seems to be "on the other side of where the global community stands."Mr. Tkach said that the Ukrainian government even expressed to the Foreign Ministry the desire that President Bolsonaro also visit Kiev last week, to "balance" the visit."We were...
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