Russian presidential assistant Yuri Ushakov has rejected allegations by US President Donald Trump that Russia, China and North Korea are conspiring against America.

“No one was arranging any conspiracies, no one was plotting anything,” Ushakov said, according to Russian news agency Interfax and propagandist channel TASS.

What triggered Trump’s response? A massive military parade in Beijing on 3 September marking 80 years since Japan’s World War II surrender. Putin and Kim Jong Un joined Chinese President Xi Jinping alongside 24 other foreign leaders—but not a single Western head of state except Slovakia’s Robert Fico.

The parade showcased China’s latest military hardware. Fighter jets, missile defense systems, and hypersonic weapons rolled through Tiananmen Square in what Reuters called one of China’s largest military displays in years.

Trump’s post also referenced America’s historical support for China during World War II, noting that “many Americans died in China’s quest for Victory and Glory.” He questioned whether Chinese President Xi Jinping would acknowledge the “enormous support and blood” provided by the United States in helping China secure freedom from occupation.

Ushakov added that all parties understand the role currently played by the United States and the Trump administration in international affairs, referring to their attempts to broker ceasefire in Ukraine.

The military parade served a dual purpose—commemorating historical victory while demonstrating current capabilities to an audience of primarily non-Western allies. China’s message was clear: its military modernization continues with supportive witnesses from across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.