Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 40-minute phone call on Saturday, August 9, 2025, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and broader geopolitical cooperation.
According to official readouts, Putin briefed Lula on recent peace initiatives and ongoing dialogues involving the United States. The discussion came less than a week before the scheduled US–Russia summit in Alaska on August 15, where Ukraine is expected to dominate the agenda.
Lula reaffirmed Brazil’s commitment to supporting diplomatic solutions and reiterated the importance of multilateral engagement in ending the war. Both leaders explored ways to strengthen BRICS cooperation, particularly in the face of new US tariffs targeting member states.
They also agreed on the need for coordinated responses to global economic challenges, positioning BRICS as a counterbalance in an increasingly polarized international order.
The call underscores Brazil’s growing role as an intermediary in global peace efforts, as well as its alignment with emerging economies seeking a stronger voice in international decision-making.
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