Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un set to participate in Xi Jinping’s Chinese military parade, challenging Western opposition | China.

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un are set to join other world leaders, including President Xi Jinping of China, for a military parade in Beijing as a display of unity against Western pressures. Notably absent will be any Western leaders from the 26 foreign dignitaries attending, with the exception of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. This parade, set for China’s Victory Day on September 3, highlights the country’s expanding military capabilities and the leaders’ commitment to showing solidarity. The absence of Western presence highlights the tension between China and the West.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/28/vladimir-putin-kim-jong-un-join-president-xi-chinese-military-parade-defiance-to-west