🇧🇷🤝🇳🇮🇻🇪🇻🇪 — 🌐 The Secretary-General of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty), Maria Laura da Rocha, criticized what she described as "political selectivity" and the "logic of exclusion" used by the Organization of American States (OAS) over the past decade in its defense of democracy. The diplomat defended the dictatorships of Venezuela and Nicaragua against the OAS's actions in both countries

"The political environment of the last decade has imposed new challenges. The logic of exclusion, stigmatization, and isolation of those who think differently has once again taken the lead in certain instances. Instead of dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiation, the Organization has, in some cases, chosen sanctions and public disgrace for those deemed in conflict with common standards. Rather than preserving independence and maintaining communication channels with all sides in situations of internal tensions, it has often taken sides in internal disputes, producing the opposite effect of what was intended. The defense of democracy, such an important issue, has often been subject to political selectivity.

As a result, the OAS has lost legitimacy and relevance, seeing its ability to provide solutions diminish, particularly in crises such as those in Venezuela and Nicaragua, countries that have distanced themselves from the organization in recent years."

❗️ Earlier this year, 14 OAS member states, including the United States, rejected Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration in a joint statement, arguing that the ceremony held in Venezuela lacked "democratic legitimacy" due to the absence of "verifiable evidence of electoral integrity." Brazil did not sign the document.

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🇺🇦📞🇺🇸🇸🇦 — Last night, President Zelensky met with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud after arriving in Saudi Arabia for bilateral discussions with US Government

According to Ukrainian media, they discussed issues of interaction, both bilaterally and with other partners. Zelensky noted the efforts of Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud, which help bring real peace closer, in particular, in providing a platform for negotiations.

Today, a meeting of the Ukrainian delegation with the American team will take place in Jeddah. The Ukrainian position at the meeting will be absolutely constructive.

The President discussed in detail with Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud the steps and conditions that can end the war and make peace reliable and lasting.

Ukrainian media reported that the issue of releasing prisoners and returning children was also discussed between both the Ukrainian leader and the Arab Prince.

The Arab Kingdom also announced its readiness to develop economic cooperation and invest in Ukraine.

They discussed key sectors for investment, starting with security, energy and infrastructure.

Zelensky said that Ukraine is ready to cooperate on economic initiatives with the Saudis.