The article strongly criticizes Brazilian President Lula da Silva's participation in Moscow's Victory Day celebrations. It argues that this action was not a diplomatic triumph or pragmatic gesture, but rather a moral and geopolitical failure for Brazil.
The author contends that Lula's presence alongside autocrats served the ambitions of the Russian empire, portraying him as a 'useful idiot.' The article highlights the hypocrisy of celebrating the end of World War II alongside a regime described as embodying fascism, oppressing its people, and engaging in aggression against Ukraine. Comparisons are drawn between Putin's actions and those of Hitler.
The article accuses Lula's government of prioritizing ideological goals over state interests in foreign policy. This is exemplified by its past dealings with Iran and its consistent appeasement of dictatorships in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. The author claims Lula's actions in Moscow betrayed Brazil's constitutional principles regarding self-determination, human rights, and peaceful conflict resolution.
The article asserts that Lula's actions have alienated Brazil from democratic nations and aligned it with authoritarian regimes. This move is deemed detrimental to Brazil's interests, as it relies on diplomacy and international norms rather than military might or financial power. Lula's presence in Moscow is described as a historical moment of infamy for Brazilian foreign policy, characterized by the abandonment of republican and democratic values.
The article concludes that Lula's visit to Moscow was not a peace mission, as claimed by some, but rather an act of moral turpitude. It criticizes his prioritization of ideological aims over Brazil's national interests and democratic principles.