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#News | Heading the Venezuelan delegation was Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez who criticized the application of sanctions and the economic blockade imposed on Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua, detailing the severe impact of US and EU sanctions and calling for them to be lifted. The CELAC bloc also disagreed with the EU’s unilateral decision to invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to give an address. Leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean have been hesitant to wade directly into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite heavy lobbying by European leaders. Leaders from the region such as Brazil’s Lula da Silva have sharply criticized Europe’s arming of Ukraine, calling instead for a negotiated peace agreement in order to end hostilities as soon as possible. Zelensky was ultimately not allowed to address the summit, nonetheless, EU officials sought a clear condemnation of Russia in their final communiqué but were unsuccessful in achieving consensus between all states. https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/15809