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North Korea’s Kim, Putin to attend parade in China marking end of WWII

North Korea’s Kim, Putin to attend parade in China marking end of WWII

Summary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend a military parade in China marking 80 years since the end of World War II. The parade will take place in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, with leaders from several other countries also attending. The event highlights China's relationship with both Russia and North Korea.

Key Facts

  • Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin will attend a military parade in Beijing.
  • The parade marks 80 years since the end of World War II.
  • The event will occur in Tiananmen Square and will feature China's military technology.
  • Other attending leaders include the presidents of Iran, Belarus, and Indonesia.
  • South Korea will be represented by its National Assembly speaker, while Slovakia's prime minister will be the sole Western leader attending.
  • It's uncertain if Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend despite being in China for a different summit.
  • China provides North Korea with economic support amid international sanctions and has strengthened ties with Russia by purchasing energy and technology.
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