By AFP 04 March 2022 | 9:55 am Brazil’s ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned Thursday that a new Cold War could put the survival of humanity at risk, calling for a peaceful solution in Ukraine. Brazilian former President (2003-2011) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he speaks during a forum at the Mexican Senate in Mexico City on March 3, 2022. (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA / AFP) Brazil’s ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned Thursday that a new Cold War could put the survival of humanity at risk, calling for a peaceful solution in Ukraine. “The great powers need to understand that we do not want to be anyone’s enemy,” Lula, who leads in the polls ahead of October presidential elections, told lawmakers during a visit to Mexico. “We are not interested… in a new Cold War involving the United States, China or Russia, dragging the entire planet into a conflict that could put humanity’s very survival at risk,” he added. Lula, who was invited to address Congress and also met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, said the conflict in Ukraine must be resolved through negotiation. “It is unacceptable for a country to feel that it has the right to install military bases around another country. It is unacceptable for a country to react by invading another. Wars do not lead to anything. They lead only to death, destruction, misery and hunger,” he said. Latest 3 mins ago Amidst the scarcity of premium motor spirit across the country and harsh weather conditions, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc (AEDC) admitted Friday that there is a poor power supply in the Federal Capital Territory. Admitting also that the poor supply is also being witnessed in Kogi, Niger, and Nasarawa, the utility company blamed the development… 9 mins ago Facebook and multiple media websites were partially inaccessible in Russia on Friday, as authorities crack down on critical voices and fighting rages in Ukraine. 13 mins ago Nigeria and the United States (US) have partnered on creating equality and the inclusion of persons living with disabilities (PwDs) into the workforce through the Reciprocal Exchange programme. The Inclusion works project took place on the 3rd of March 2022 at the Barack Obama American Corner, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The program kicked off with… 22 mins ago Ladies narrate their most embarrassing fashion moments Many of us have experienced at least one incident when either our clothes or footwear decided to act up and embarrass us. It could be that moment when you hear the sound of your dress ripping in public, or the zipper decides to “rain on your parade” by… 27 mins ago Brazil’s ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned Thursday that a new Cold War could put the survival of humanity at risk, calling for a peaceful solution in Ukraine.
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