Putin, Xi, and Kim Unite in Beijing Parade, Signaling Eastern Resolve Amid Western Decline
In a historic show of strength, Russia, China, and North Korea’s leaders stood united at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, signaling an unshakable alliance and a shift in global power away from the West.
China, PUREWILAYAH.COM - In a powerful display of solidarity that underscores the shifting global balance of power, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stood side-by-side on Wednesday during a grand military parade in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over militaristic Japan.
The event, held in Tiananmen Square, brought together a lineup of world leaders largely shunned by Washington, sending a clear message of defiance to Western capitals.
The 90-minute parade capped a week of high-level diplomacy that also included the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where Putin held bilateral talks with Xi and the leaders of Mongolia, Slovakia, Pakistan, Serbia, Uzbekistan, and Belarus.
Discussions centered on deepening cooperation in energy, trade, security, technology, finance, and regional affairs.
A Visual Symbol of Eastern Cohesion
In scenes unprecedented in recent decades, Xi walked on the red carpet flanked by Putin to his right and Kim to his left, waving to the crowd as the three leaders exchanged words.
The optics alone carried a powerful symbolic weight — three leaders often vilified in Western media appearing united in both presence and purpose.
Putin praised the commemorations as “brilliantly organized and held at the highest level,” adding that the anniversary holds shared significance for Russia and North Korea, both of which fought against “Nazism, fascism, and militarism” in the mid-20th century.
Xi used the occasion to highlight China’s military strength and rally its strategic partners under a message of resilience and independence from Western influence.
An Unmistakable Message to the West
The parade — attended by leaders of countries increasingly aligned with the Eurasian bloc — comes as the United States and its allies face mounting geopolitical and economic challenges.
Moscow and Beijing reaffirmed their “no limits” strategic partnership, pledging to expand cooperation across sectors that directly counter Western leverage.
For Washington, the gathering of Putin, Xi, and Kim — all of whom face heavy sanctions and political isolation from the West — represents a consolidation of power among states committed to reshaping the global order.
For the East, it was a celebration not only of historical victory, but also of growing confidence in charting an independent course away from Western dominance. (PW)