The arrival of US President Joe Biden in Belgium for the NATO emergency summit and the announcement by Brazil that it will increase oil production to try to stabilize the price of the commodity are among the highlights of this Wednesday night, 23 December. March 2022.
A month of the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine completes 1 month this Thursday (24). Despite several meetings and international sanctions imposed on Russia, a peace agreement has yet to come out. The Ukrainian capital Kiev was again bombed by Russian troops – 264 people died.
Biden arrives in Belgium for NATO meeting
US President Joe Biden arrived in Belgium to attend the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Emergency Summit in Brussels. Biden and other world leaders will discuss the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
food crisis alert
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of a food crisis in the Middle East and North Africa, which could be triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The wheat-dependent nations of the two warring countries already face shortages.
Kremlin spokesman warns
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said sending a NATO peacekeeping mission to Ukraine would be “very reckless” and “extremely dangerous”. Speaking to journalists, Peskov cited consequences that are difficult to repair if there is a contract between troops.
Brazil will increase oil production
Brazil has announced that it will increase oil production to try to stabilize international market prices. The intention of the Minister of Mines and Energy, Bento Albuquerque, is to increase national production by 10%.
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Source: CNN Brasil
