"During the economic crisis of 2008, we created G20 in order to try to save the economy. Now it is important to create another G20 to put an end to war and establish peace," Lula said at a press conference in Abu Dhabi, as quoted by Brazilian broadcaster G1.
In March, the Financial Times reported, citing Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, that Lula mulled suggesting creating "a peace club," including China, that would promote the political resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
In late February, Lula urged the countries not involved in the conflict to take responsibility to promote peace talks and to give Russia "minimum conditions" to stop the conflict.