President Jair Bolsonaro evaluated today (18) that the trips to Russia and Hungary were positive and said he thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting Brazilian sovereignty over the Amazon in international discussions. The president’s entourage returned from Eastern Europe and went directly to Petrópolis (RJ), where a storm left more than 120 dead and caused destruction. 
“I spent two hours at one and a half meters from Mr Vladimir Putin, in a very healthy conversation and even in some moments of relaxation, which demonstrates the affection he has for us. I thanked him in public and in private also for what is very expensive: our Amazon region”, said Bolsonaro, adding that “it is a great ally on our side in this issue that is so dear to us of national sovereignty”.
The president also said that the trip to Russia had the balance of Russian businessmen’s commitment to supplying fertilizers to Brazilian agribusiness, in addition to the final word from a Russian company that it will produce fertilizers in Três Lagoas, in Mato Grosso do Sul. agreements or protocols of intent aimed at the areas of defense and energy, oil prospecting”, he said.
The trip took place at a time of tension in relations between Russia and the Western countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which accuse Moscow of planning the invasion of Ukraine, while the Russians say they feel threatened by a possible accession by their neighbor. to the military alliance.
President Bolsonaro said the matter was also discussed between him and Putin during the meeting. “I had contact with Putin for more than two hours. We had lunch. A conversation about various subjects, among them, obviously, this issue that brings some tension to the world. A private conversation.”
Regarding Hungary, Bolsonaro also said that he was well received and bilateral meetings were held between members of his government with the European country. “Our time in Hungary was also exceptional,” he said.
