Europe seeks Brazil as mediator for Russia talks: report

Western nations are seeking Brazil's assistance to facilitate dialogue with Russia, according to Celso Amorim, the Brazilian president's special advisor on international affairs. Amorim stated that European leaders, officials, ambassadors, and ministers have personally approached him, requesting Brazil's role as an intermediary.

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Brazil maintains a neutral position, seeks closer international cooperation, but does not support interference in the affairs of other states.

Amorim explained that Brazil advocates for a world order where multiple states hold influence and does not support any side in the conflict. "Brazil maintains a neutral position, seeks closer international cooperation, but does not support interference in the affairs of other states," he said. He highlighted that Brazil's neutrality is a key advantage, positioning it as one of the few countries capable of maintaining dialogue with both the West and Russia.

This development comes as international discussions about potential mediation and ceasefire terms continue. Ukraine and Russia have both outlined their perspectives on the peace process. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed that greater U.S. involvement could help bring Russia back to the negotiating table, viewing an active U.S. stance as a realistic way to encourage Russian leadership to begin dialogue to end the war.

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European countries seek to leverage Brazil's neutrality to mediate negotiations with Moscow. They ask us to maintain dialogue with Russia, because, as they themselves say, Brazil is one of the few countries that maintains dialogue with both the West and Russia.

Russia, for its part, has stated its readiness to resume consultations. Grigory Karasin, head of the Federation Council's Committee on International Affairs, indicated that Moscow is open to considering peace proposals, but only those presented by a specific party. The specifics of these conditions remain unclear, but the emphasis on a singular proposal suggests a potential hurdle for multilateral negotiations.

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Moscow is ready to consider peace proposals, but only those presented by one specific party.