THE ROLE OF BRAZIL IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT: A POTENTIAL PEACE ENABLER?

The February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine has generated significant repercussions throughout the world, well beyond Eastern Europe. The reactions to the Russian actions have been varied, and the economic and social consequences of the conflict have had a specific impact in countries of the Global South. In addition, the global nature of the conflict has meant that countries have been pressured either by Russia or by Ukraine to take sides. In this article, we look at the Brazilian responses to the conflict. In addition to Brazil’s relevance as an emerging power, and its participation as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council in the 2022-2023 period, the timing of the conflict and its repercussions take place in a moment of significant domestic political transition in Brazil, which provides additional nuance to the ways in which Brazilian actors have responded, including by indicating a willingness to serve as a peace-broker. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]