WASHINGTON, Sept 3, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump openly accused Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un of plotting against the United States, after both leaders attended China’s largest military parade this week.
“Putin and Kim are conspiring against the United States of America,” Trump declared on Tuesday, reacting to their joint appearance in Beijing.
The Chinese military showcase — its biggest in decades — displayed advanced missile systems, fighter jets, and cyber warfare capabilities. The presence of Putin and Kim signaled what analysts describe as a growing “strategic triangle” of China, Russia, and North Korea, aimed at counterbalancing U.S. global power.
Trump’s accusation marks one of his sharpest statements yet on the deepening cooperation between Washington’s adversaries, underscoring heightened tensions as rival blocs consolidate on the world stage.
