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Vladimir Putin said Russia would have several competitive advantages in the event of a confrontation with NATO, particularly in the area of armaments, while asserting that Moscow had no intention of attacking anyone.
In Brazil, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, created a surprise by beating Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of the presidential election with 47% of the votes against nearly 45% for Lula.

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Why It Matters

Putin's statements come in a context of increased tensions between Russia and NATO since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In Brazil, the presidential election pits political figures marked by a strong ideological divide, with Lula representing the left and the Bolsonaro family the far right.

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Vladimir Putin estimated that Russia would have several “competitive advantages” in the event of confrontation with NATO, particularly in the field of armaments. At the same time, he affirmed that Moscow had “no intention of attacking anyone”.

Presidential election in Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro creates a surprise by beating Lula in the first round

The son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro obtained more than 47% of the vote, compared to nearly 45% for left-wing veteran Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80 years old.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

A second round of the Brazilian presidential election will pit Flavio Bolsonaro against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Very likely · Within weeks
Russia will continue to strengthen its nuclear capabilities despite declarations of no intention of attack.
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

What precisely are the competitive advantages mentioned by Putin in the field of armaments?
Will Flavio Bolsonaro be able to maintain his lead in the second round against Lula?
How will the international community react to Putin's statements on Russian nuclear capabilities?