Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin on May 9 and China's Xi Jinping on May 12, as confirmed by the Brazilian Presidency press office. Lula is expected to participate in Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. He has expressed concerns regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs, predicting no positive outcomes and highlighting challenges related to free trade and multilateralism. According to Brazilian government data, Brazil recorded a slight trade deficit of $283.8 million with the U.S. in 2024.