Putin and Kim Jong Un's Car Ride in Beijing: A Chilling Display of Alliance Amid Global Tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were seen together in the same car during bilateral talks in Beijing on September 3, 2025, following a major military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. This rare public display of camaraderie underscores the strengthening military and political alliance between Russia and North Korea, raising concerns among Western nations about potential arms deals and increased cooperation in global conflicts, including Russia's war in Ukraine