Brazilian President Lula wants to contribute to a "negotiated solution" between Kiev and Moscow. For its part, Spain sent the six Leopard tanks promised to Ukraine.

The Leopard tanks are part of European countries' aid to Ukraine against the Russian offensive. Lula sparked controversy by telling Beijing that the United States must stop "encouraging war" in Ukraine and that the European Union should "start talking about peace" The trip is his first official trip to Europe since his inauguration last January.