Key Facts
• September 3: China’s 80th Anniversary of Anti-Japanese War Victory event.
• Putin invited as the “guest of honor” by China.
• Military parade in Beijing: Xi Jinping, Putin, and Kim Jong Un to stand together.
• Unprecedented gathering of China, Russia, and North Korea leaders at the parade.
• Putin and Kim Jong Un may hold talks during the visit.
• Last Putin-Kim meeting: June 2024 in Pyongyang.
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to attend China’s 80th Anniversary of Anti-Japanese War Victory event on September 3 as the “guest of honor.” During the military parade in Beijing, he is expected to stand alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, marking an extraordinary moment of unity among the three nations. Additionally, discussions are underway for a potential meeting between Putin and Kim Jong Un during the visit, which would be their first face-to-face interaction since June 2024, when Putin visited Pyongyang. This event highlights the strengthening ties between China, Russia, and North Korea.
