Putin’s response revealed.
Beijing staged a vast military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Asia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stood in Tiananmen Square, flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Thousands of troops, tanks and aircraft filled the vast square, creating a display of unity and power.
For China, it was a moment to showcase strength and leadership on the world stage.
But the sight of Putin, Xi and Kim walking side by side carried a different weight abroad.
The trio appeared as a united front, sending an unmistakable signal to the West.
In the United States, Donald Trump quickly offered his response.
The president called the parade “impressive” and “a beautiful ceremony.”
He remarked that the display was carefully staged for global audiences.
But Trump’s praise soon turned to criticism.
He said it was “sad” that America was not mentioned during the commemoration.
Trump reminded his followers that U.S. sacrifices in World War Two had been decisive.
He accused the three leaders of deliberately leaving America out of the narrative.
On social media, Trump suggested the men had been hoping he was watching.
He argued the show was designed to send a calculated message about global power.
Analysts noted that Trump’s reaction placed the United States directly into the spectacle. For some, his comments reflected concern about shifting alliances.
Meanwhile, attention turned back to Moscow’s position on Europe.
Putin, speaking alongside Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, sought to address rising tensions.
He insisted that Russia had never planned to attack Europe and never would.
He dismissed the growing alarm as “hysteria.”
According to Putin, such claims were either provocations or signs of incompetence. He emphasized that Moscow did not object to Ukraine joining the European Union.
But he repeated that NATO expansion remained unacceptable to Russia.
His comments came as France and Germany urged their citizens and institutions to prepare for potential conflict. Hospitals in both countries were told to be ready for wartime conditions.
Military readiness levels were quietly raised across parts of the continent.
Putin’s message was aimed at calming fears, portraying Russia as misunderstood rather than aggressive.
Yet for many, his reassurances did little to ease concerns.
The timing, alongside a parade of military might, only added to the unease.
Together, the spectacle in Beijing, Trump’s pointed reaction, and Putin’s dismissal of European fears revealed the layered tensions shaping global politics today.