According to the Russian news agency Sputnik, Brazilian President Lula has criticised US President Donald Trump for trying to interfere in the internal affairs of many countries. "From what Trump has done, he is trying to become a global emperor," Lula said. In addition, the Brazilian president said Trump must be aware of respecting the sovereignty of every country. Lula previously said Trump's proposals to take over the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians to other Middle Eastern countries could not be realized, and he called on Trump not to "say whatever comes to his mind".