Thursday, September 4, 2025 - U.S. President, Donald Trump sent mixed messages to world leaders on Wednesday, September 3, offering warm wishes to China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un — while accusing them of conspiring against America.
“May President Xi and the wonderful people of China have a
great and lasting day of celebration. Please give my warmest regards to
Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of
America,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The remarks came as Xi hosted a massive military parade in
Beijing, showcasing hypersonic missiles, drones, and fighter jets in a display
of strength. The event marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in
World War II but carried clear political undertones. It was the first time Xi,
Putin, and Kim appeared together publicly, underlining what observers have
called an emerging “Axis of Upheaval.”
Kremlin officials dismissed Trump’s accusations. Foreign
policy aide Yuri Ushakov said no one was plotting against the U.S., adding that
he hoped Trump’s remarks carried some irony. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
insisted the gathering was “for the greater good of the peoples of our
countries, not against third countries.”
Despite this, Xi declared that China was “unstoppable” and
urged the world to choose between peace and war, framing his vision as an
alternative to the U.S.-led global order.
Trump later struck a more relaxed tone in a radio interview,
saying he was “not concerned at all” about China and Russia forming an
alliance. “We have the strongest military in the world by far,” he said. “They
would never use their military on us, believe me.”
Still, Trump expressed disappointment in Putin for ignoring
his efforts to arrange peace talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy. “I was very disappointed in President Putin,” he said, after Russia
continued its strikes despite his outreach.
At the Beijing parade, Putin thanked Kim for sending North
Korean troops to support Russia in Ukraine. Kim vowed to “do everything I can
to assist” Moscow. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose country has
supplied weapons to Russia, also attended.
Analysts say the Ukraine war has been a catalyst in bringing
these countries closer together. “This axis of authoritarian states is
strengthening,” said Edward Howell, an international relations lecturer at
Oxford. “It’s not just individual threats from North Korea, Russia, or China —
it’s the links between them.”
In a follow-up Truth Social post, Trump reflected on
history, noting the sacrifices of U.S. soldiers in China during World War II.
“Many Americans died in China’s quest for Victory and Glory. I hope that they
are rightfully Honored and Remembered for their Bravery and Sacrifice!” he
wrote.
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