Beijing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Russian President Vladimir Putin invites North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to visit Russia after private talks in Beijing, where Kim promised support in Ukraine.
As reported by The Telegraph, Vladimir Putin has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to visit Russia.
After attending a Chinese military event, both leaders met on Wednesday, wrapping up their two-and-a-half-hour meeting.
The Russian president told Mr Kim,
“We are waiting for you, come visit us.”
What did Kim Jong-un pledge to Vladimir Putin during the Beijing talks?
Kim Jong-un pledged full support to Vladimir Putin for Russia, saying, “do everything I can” in Ukraine during private talks following a military parade.
The two leaders met privately at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s reception to review joint battlefield efforts.
According to Mr Putin, North Korean troops fought bravely, “courageously and heroically,” alongside Russian forces against “modern Nazism,” which Mr Kim called his “fraternal duty.”
Through an interpreter, Mr Jong-un said “See you soon” to Vladimir Putin, ending the discussions with a hug.
Mr Putin lauded Kim Jong-un’s part in “liberating the Kursk region,” a claim Ukraine disputes.
What did Vladimir Putin say about Xi Jinping’s military parade?
Vladimir Putin lauded Xi Jinping’s long-awaited military parade on Wednesday morning, calling it “brilliantly held.”
He said,
“All of these events were held brilliantly, simply very well, at a high level.”
Mr Putin added the events were significant for Russia and North Korea,
“because our countries took part in the shared struggle against Nazism, fascism and militarism.”
What did the Kremlin say about Donald Trump’s claim of a plot with Putin, Xi, and Kim?
The Kremlin has responded to US President Donald Trump’s claim that Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong-un were “conspiring against the United States” in Beijing, dismissing it as baseless.
At the start of a military parade in Beijing, he posted on Truth Social as several world leaders seen as hostile to the West gathered in the city.
Mr Trump posted,
“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.”
He added,
“Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America.”
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Mr Trump’s comments are “not without irony.”
He said,
“I want to say that no one was plotting, no one was weaving anything, no conspiracies.”
Mr Ushakov added,
“In addition, I can say that everyone understands the role that the United States, the current administration of President Trump, and President Trump personally play in the current international situation.”
China’s historic military parade
Xi Jinping praised the “unstoppable” rise of China as he oversaw the country’s largest-ever military parade.
The ceremony, organised to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in the Second World War, was attended by 26 global leaders.
The parade showcased tanks and armoured vehicles, including the debut of the Type 99B battle tank and the PHL-16 rocket launcher.
China also featured the HQ-20 air defence system, the CJ-1000 hypersonic cruise missile, and the DF-26D ballistic missile.
In a 10-minute address, Xi Jinping said China “would not be intimidated by any bullies” and urged the rapid development of a “world-class military.”
He stated,
“The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable. The noble cause of peace and development for mankind will surely triumph.”
Mr Xinping wrapped up his address by affirming that China’s military would “firmly safeguard the nation’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.”