Lula's Diplomatic Efforts in Brazil: China, Ukraine, and Russia.

Brazil's President Lula signed 15 trade and partnership agreements with China during his three-day trip to the country. Lula criticized the dominance of the U.S. dollar in the world's economy and called for a unique currency for transactions between BRICS countries. Some Brazilian experts criticized Lula's remarks, fearing they could put a strain on Brazil's relationship with the U.S. However, Minister of Institutional Relations Alexandre Padilha said that the proximity of the Brazilian government with China does not affect its relationship with the U.S.