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Lula criticizes Trump-Zelensky meeting: “Grotesque and disrespectful”
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated on Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was humiliated during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, calling the scenes broadcast live by the media “grotesque.”
“I’m not a diplomat, but since diplomacy was created, there has never been such a grotesque and disrespectful scene as the one that took place in the Oval Office of the White House,” Lula told reporters in Montevideo, where he was attending the inauguration of Uruguay’s president-elect, Yamandú Orsi.
“Honestly, I believe that part of society thrives on disrespecting others, and it is impossible to talk about democracy without respecting other human beings. I think Zelensky was humiliated, and I believe that in Trump’s mind, Zelensky deserved it,” he added.
Earlier on Saturday, Lula met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for a bilateral discussion. During their meeting, Lula stated that Europe would likely bear the responsibility for rebuilding Ukraine and maintaining NATO.
“It is very likely that Europe will be blamed for the disaster happening now, when in reality, it is not the fault of any specific country. It is a matter of irresponsible leaders who refuse to discuss peace and instead prefer to talk about war,” he argued.
Lula also reiterated Brazil and China’s proposal for a negotiated peace process, which would bring Ukraine and Russia to the table with other countries acting as mediators.
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Russia calls Zelensky’s Washington visit a “complete failure” after altercation with Trump
Russia stated on Saturday that Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington was a “complete failure” following the altercation with Donald Trump, accusing the Ukrainian leader of being “obsessed with continuing the war” with Moscow.
The visit “was a complete political and diplomatic failure of the Kiev regime,” said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova in a statement. Zakharova accused Zelensky of being “incapable of demonstrating a sense of responsibility,” of “rejecting peace,” and of using “lies and manipulations to justify the continuation of hostilities and the reception of military and financial aid from the West.”
Zelensky’s visit to Washington on Friday turned into a verbal brawl before cameras worldwide, when his counterpart, Donald Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance accused the Ukrainian leader of being ungrateful for U.S. aid and rejecting peace talks. Zelensky was prematurely escorted out of the White House without signing the agreement he had gone to Washington for, which involved giving up the exploitation of Ukraine’s mineral resources in exchange for security guarantees.
“With his excessively rude behavior during his visit to Washington, Zelensky confirmed that he is the most dangerous threat to the international community as an irresponsible warmonger,” Zakharova stated.
She also accused European leaders of “political weakness” and “baseness” for backing Zelensky after the “moral lesson” he received in Washington.
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Parliament approves national celebration for Venezuela’s first saint
Venezuela will declare a National Day of Celebration on the date set for the canonization of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, following its approval by Pope Francis on Tuesday, the National Assembly (AN) announced on Thursday. The chavista-controlled Parliament passed a resolution marking this occasion as a historic milestone.
According to the approved decree, this decision follows 75 years of anticipation from the Venezuelan people, who have long awaited the official recognition of the miraculous virtues of this revered figure.
The National Assembly also endorsed efforts to promote the life and legacy of Hernández, who will become Venezuela’s first saint. Additionally, a relic of the “Doctor of the Poor” (1864–1919) will be placed in the National Pantheon in Caracas, where Simón Bolívar’s remains rest.
The legislative body celebrated the upcoming canonization as a tribute to a man who dedicated his life to serving others, spreading a message of hope and love.
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Mexico extradites 29 alleged drug traffickers to the U.S. Amid Trump’s pressure
Mexican authorities announced on Thursday the extradition of 29 alleged drug traffickers to the United States, amid growing pressure from Donald Trump’s administration to curb fentanyl smuggling.
The extradition was confirmed by Mexico’s Public Security Secretariat and the Attorney General’s Office, though they did not disclose the names of those extradited, who had been held in various Mexican prisons.
However, Mexican media reports suggest that among them is Rafael Caro Quintero, a veteran drug trafficker wanted by the United States for the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena.
Reports also indicate that Omar and Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, former leaders of the now-defunct and violent Zetas cartel, were included in the extradition.
The move coincides with a scheduled meeting in Washington between Mexican authorities and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with other American officials, to discuss trade and anti-narcotics efforts.
This meeting is part of Mexico’s broader efforts to prevent Washington from imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican imports starting March 4.
Trump has accused both Mexico and Canada, U.S. partners in the USMCA free trade agreement, of allowing the trafficking of drugs and undocumented migrants into American territory.
In a statement, Mexican officials confirmed that the extraditions were requested by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“This action falls within the framework of bilateral coordination, cooperation, and reciprocity, with full respect for the sovereignty of both nations,” the statement added.
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