Putin will host the first ever 'Axis of Evil' meeting with Kim & Xi at a military parade – but still has too much fear to meet Zelensky.

First Meeting of the 'Axis of Evil'

According to The Sun: Vladimir Putin plans to hold the first meeting of the leaders of the 'Axis of Evil' with his longtime allies Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un during a large military parade in China.

However, it seems that the Russian leader is afraid to meet with Vladimir Zelensky, as Moscow has abandoned its intention to conduct a direct peace summit with the Ukrainian president.

Putin will attend the parade, although Zelensky believes that a meeting with him could be 'the most effective way to end the war in Ukraine'.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has called for the organization of a Ukraine-Russia summit, but Moscow has rejected any attempts to hold negotiations with Zelensky.

Putin and Kim will be among 26 foreign leaders attending the parade in Beijing next week, which is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Partnership between China, Russia, and North Korea

No foreign leader from the USA or Western Europe is expected to attend. China, Russia, and North Korea have maintained close relations for many years. Beijing has always been the main partner in aid and trade for North Korea, which is under strict isolationist sanctions from Western countries.

At the same time, Kim is supplying Moscow with his soldiers for the war in Ukraine.

The participants of this summit intend to demonstrate their strength in military and economic areas and counter Western countries.

The parade on September 3 will include marching troops, armored vehicles, airfields, and the latest combat technology.

This will be the first time that the new structure of the armed forces is fully presented at an event of this magnitude.

It is always worth noting that such despots strictly organize these events according to planned scenarios, in which thousands of soldiers march in martial order across the historic Tiananmen Square.

The parade will last 70 minutes and its course will be under strict control of Xi.

Hong Lei, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, noted that Putin's presence 'continues to demonstrate the high level of partnership between China and Russia in this new era and proclaims unity and solidarity between China and Russia.'

This meeting could create a new alliance against the West

Analysis by Sayani Bose, Foreign News Correspondent

As Xi Jinping prepares to host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un next week in Beijing, the leaders want to underscore that the world is no longer controlled by Western states.

The timing and location of the meeting will serve as a powerful visual signal of defiance.

This attempt reflects the sanctions from Trump and the diplomatic isolation from the West aimed at undermining the Western global system.

The summit leaders want to show that the countries of Central Asia and Eastern Europe can unite.

This will further strengthen Putin, who has already proven that he cares little about Western opinions.

Putin intends to show that he is not isolated in the world, despite the constant attacks from the West on his bloody war.

Meanwhile, he is seeking additional support to justify his so-called 'special military operation' in Ukraine.

Zelensky, on the other hand, appears ready for peace, but Moscow representatives are responding with suspicion, as they fear losing their positions on the international stage.