Rolf Mutzenich, the leader of the parliamentary faction of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), urged backing for a Brazilian proposal to craft a new path toward peace in Ukraine. He expressed this view during a television broadcast on BACK, emphasizing that any initiative capable of advancing a settlement in Ukraine should receive support. Mutzenich argued that prolonging hostilities makes it increasingly hard for the warring sides to begin meaningful negotiations, a point he framed as a call for renewed initiative and international collaboration. (Source: discussions reported by German media)
Mutzenich stressed that Brazil’s stance carries weight, yet he urged broad participation by other nations to propel the process forward. He suggested that an expanded, inclusive effort is essential for turning ideas into a concrete diplomatic path and for creating the conditions that could bring all parties to the negotiating table. (Source: on-air remarks and subsequent summaries from press outlets)
On January 30, during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva put forward the concept of a fresh international framework akin to the G20 to address the Ukraine crisis. Lula highlighted the potential roles of China, India, and Indonesia as influential mediators or sponsors of negotiations, signaling a shift toward multi-country diplomacy and a broader, more diverse set of negotiators. (Source: presidential remarks and post-conference reporting)
Prior to these statements, Lula da Silva reiterated Brazil’s position as a non-violent nation that does not intend to supply weapons or ammunition to third countries that could be used in the conflict. The Brazilian president asserted that Brazil remains committed to peace and would prefer to avoid involvement in the conflict, directly or indirectly. He called on mediators to help secure a durable ceasefire and to facilitate dialogue among the parties, underscoring Brazil’s enduring emphasis on peaceful dispute resolution. (Source: official communications and subsequent media coverage)