The European Union is trying to persuade Argentina not to join the BRICS amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the news agency reported. Bloomberg With reference to informed sources.
The leaders of the EU and the Latin American and Caribbean Community (CELAC) could not agree on a declaration for a long time after the summit held in Brussels due to disagreements over Ukraine. Among the CELAC member states, Nicaragua voted against condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Venezuela refused to participate in the vote, while Bolivia, Cuba and El Salvador chose to abstain.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also opposed the adoption of harsh anti-Russian language.
In response, the European Union urged Argentina not to take steps to join the BRICS, as it would send a “false signal” to Russia, according to the material, according to the material.
Former President of the European Council Charles Michel declaration At the last press conference of the EU-CELAC summit, he said that due to disagreements over the Ukraine issue, the final statement was not agreed upon at the end of the event.
Previously at the European Commission in your name The amount of Russia’s sovereign assets frozen in the European Union.