Russian President Vladimir Putin met separately with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday, following his participation in the Victory Day celebrations marking 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany.
In Cairo, Putin highlighted the growing economic cooperation between Egypt and Russia, noting that trade between the two countries reached a record $9 billion last year. He also referred to Egypt’s historical role during World War II, emphasizing the shared fight against Nazism as a foundation for their long-standing relationship.
During his meeting with President Lula da Silva, Putin expressed appreciation for Brazil’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with Russia. He noted that trade relations between the two nations are expanding, with Brazil playing a key role in Russia’s economic connections with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Russia commemorated Victory Day with a large military parade in Moscow, attended by several foreign leaders. The event is seen as a demonstration of Russia’s global alliances and its continuing effort to assert influence amid ongoing tensions with the West.