# Brazil's BRICS partnership expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazils-brics-partnership-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-04T11:38:34.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation that highlighted record trade, cooperation on artificial‑intelligence, energy minerals and other high‑technology sectors, and a pledge for deeper collaboration within the BRICS framework. A week later, Lula and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone while Russian adviser Nikolai Patrushev visited Brasília. The talks covered joint shipbuilding for grain‑transport vessels, maritime security, scientific research and diversification of trade in response to new U.S. tariffs. On 4 August 2026, Lula again called Putin at Brazil’s request. The leaders emphasized expanding bilateral trade—particularly diesel, fertilizers and other commodities—while coordinating positions on the war in Ukraine and within United Nations forums. Putin thanked Brazil for its diplomatic efforts toward a political solution in Ukraine. In parallel, Patrushev met senior Brazilian officials, reaffirming plans for joint construction of large grain‑transport ships, naval repair facilities, a modern fishing fleet and broader maritime‑scientific cooperation. These engagements illustrate Brazil’s ongoing strategy to broaden and deepen partnerships with fellow BRICS members, pursuing economic, technological and security cooperation while reinforcing a coordinated stance in multilateral institutions. ## Claims - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on 4 August 2026 at Brazil’s request. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Lula and Putin discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding and diversifying trade between Russia and Brazil. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine, and Putin thanked Brazil for its diplomatic efforts toward a political solution. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Russia and Brazil share similar positions on key global issues and will coordinate within the United Nations and other multilateral bodies. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Brazil seeks to diversify trade partners amid new U.S. tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Nikolai Patrushev visited Brasília on 4 August 2026 to discuss naval cooperation with Brazil. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Patrushev met with Brazilian Navy commander Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen during the visit. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Discussions included joint shipbuilding for large grain‑transport vessels, naval repair capabilities, a modern fishing fleet and civilian vessel production. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Lula and Putin discuss trade, Ukraine and UN coordination in phone call Lula and Putin talked on 4 Aug 2026, boosting Brazil‑Russia trade, thanking Brazil’s role in Ukraine peace talks, and pledging UN coordination; Patrushev’s visit added naval‑cooperation talks. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-and-brazil-deepen-naval-cooperation-and-diplomatic-ties ### 2026-07-27: China and Brazil leaders pledge high‑quality BRICS cooperation Xi Jinping and Brazil’s President Lula spoke on 27 July, pledging deeper BRICS ties, record trade, AI and mineral cooperation, and reinforced multilateralism and UN support. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-and-brazil-leaders-pledge-highquality-brics-cooperation --- Cite as: Brazil's BRICS partnership expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazils-brics-partnership-expansion