Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has started a tour of Latin America, meeting with high-level officials in Brazil to discuss energy and economic affairs. Lavrov emphasized Russia's commitment to building a "multipolar" world and finding solutions to the Ukrainian conflict that conform to this policy. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira rejected the unilateral sanctions enacted against Russia, stating that they have a negative impact on economies around the world. Russia secured the provision of fertilizers to Brazil and Brazil will increase its exports of meat to Russia, helping the country in its efforts to substitute products affected by sanctions. Lavrov's tour will also include visits to Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba to strengthen cooperation and economic integration between countries in the region. (Bitcoin.com)