The Center for Public Analytics "Vezha" interviewed political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko about the grand parade in Beijing and global leaders’ reactions. The event drew attention due to the presence of leaders from China, Russia, and North Korea, alongside Donald Trump’s remarks describing the event as a conspiracy against the United States.
Fesenko noted that China once again demonstrated not only its economic strength but also its military and political power. The expert believes this event sends a signal to US leadership that China is positioning itself as a second global center of power, ready to challenge the US.
The political scientist emphasized the significance of Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un’s attendance and their group photo with Xi Jinping, underlining a political symbolism that points to a possible military-political alliance against US interests. Trump responded by interpreting this as a conspiracy, which, according to Fesenko, may accelerate the arms race in the US.
The interview also covers China’s strategy on Taiwan, parallels with Russia’s policies towards occupied Ukrainian territories, and risks that such alliances may spark a new wave of global tensions.
Fesenko observes that US policy toward China has grown tougher and more unified among American elites, making the formation of new alliances with partners increasingly important. He calls on Ukraine and European allies to coordinate closely with the US to protect shared interests amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
The interview concludes with a call for stronger partnerships to counter alliances that challenge the current world order and to support Ukraine in the context of global security politics.
