Condolences to President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 2023-02-20 12:30:00 Vladimir Putin sent condolences to President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over the tragic consequences of the floods in the state of Sao Paulo. The message reads, in part: “Russia shares the grief of those who have lost their loved ones and hopes for a speedy recovery from this disaster.”