Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is "parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda" by claiming that the West is not interested in ending the fighting in Ukraine, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has stated.

During his visit to China last week, Lula said that "the US needs to stop encouraging war and start talking about peace. The European Union needs to start talking about peace."

The leftist politician, who made a comeback as Brazilian president after succeeding Jair Bolsonaro in early 2023, also reportedly suggested that the status of Crimea should be up for discussion during the talks between Moscow and Kiev. Lula also offered to become a part of the group mediating a peaceful settlement.

Simple solution, civil servants are discouraged to read Western newspapers and watch US talks shows with members US Congress. A complete 180 degree reverse view and opinion in the developing world. Less stressful too.