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Lula wants the world to know "Brazil is back!" on the global stage.
I really can't see Russia ever giving up any part of Ukraine unless forced out, and Russia will only agree to a ceasefire if they get the land they think is theirs. That won't stop Russia though - it ultimately wants ALL of Ukraine. >

The other issue is Brazil has a lot of economic ties to Russia putting it in a awkward postion to outright call out Russia.