Overview
- Kremlin readouts say Vladimir Putin and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva discussed expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple fields.
- The conversation emphasized a shared stance on safeguarding Venezuela’s sovereignty and national interests.
- Both sides agreed to keep coordinating de‑escalation efforts in Latin America and other regions through the UN and BRICS.
- The discussion was framed around the February session of the Russian–Brazilian High‑Level Commission, identified as the venue to operationalize plans.
- State readouts were carried by RIA Novosti, and TASS reported the call took place at Brazil’s initiative.