Presidents Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un demonstrated their alliance in Pyongyang on Wednesday, providing a clear example for those who may have been slow to understand. A year ago, I cautioned about forming a new coalition known as the “Axis of Ill Will.” Now, it becomes evident.
Kim warmly welcomed Putin with a reception reminiscent of the 1930s, complete with grand flags, red carpets, and temporarily well-fed children. The two leaders solidified their commitment to mutual assistance by signing a pact that addresses potential “aggression” against either country.
Additionally, Putin hinted at the possibility of further military-technical cooperation, which seems only fair considering the significant support Kim has received from Russia in terms of ballistic missiles and munitions, as reported by US intelligence, to fuel Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
In a display of cynicism reminiscent of Joseph Stalin, Putin expressed his gratitude to Kim for his unwavering support against the United States “hegemonic and imperialist policy.”
Kim is a relatively recent addition to this Axis, which originated in Beijing three weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine.
During that time, Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping signed a security pact with no limitations. In March 2023, the two dictators met again, acknowledging the unprecedented changes and their shared responsibility in driving these transformations.
The Islamic Republic of Iran, led by Ali Khameini, completes the quartet of the Axis of Ill Will. Following Hamas’s violent actions in Israel on October 7, China swiftly sided with the Palestinians at the United Nations and utilized social media platforms like TikTok to propagate anti-Israel propaganda.
China is also the primary purchaser of Iran’s oil exports, while Russia has been procuring drones from Iran and substantial amounts of dual-use hardware from China. The British government even suspects that China is now supplying weapons to Russia.
It is worth noting that the “Axis of Evil” mentioned by George W. Bush after 9/11 was merely a speech, whereas the Axis of Ill Will is a tangible and concerning reality.
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un demonstrated their alliance in Pyongyang on Wednesday, providing a clear example for those who may have been slow to understand. A year ago, I cautioned about forming a new coalition known as the “Axis of Ill Will.” Now, it becomes evident.
Kim warmly welcomed Putin with a reception reminiscent of the 1930s, complete with grand flags, red carpets, and temporarily well-fed children. The two leaders solidified their commitment to mutual assistance by signing a pact that addresses potential “aggression” against either country.
Additionally, Putin hinted at the possibility of further military-technical cooperation, which seems only fair considering the significant support Kim has received from Russia in terms of ballistic missiles and munitions, as reported by US intelligence, to fuel Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
In a display of cynicism reminiscent of Joseph Stalin, Putin expressed his gratitude to Kim for his unwavering support against the United States “hegemonic and imperialist policy.”
Kim is a relatively recent addition to this Axis, which originated in Beijing three weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine. During that time, Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping signed a security pact with no limitations.
In March 2023, the two dictators met again, acknowledging the unprecedented changes and their shared responsibility in driving these transformations.
The Islamic Republic of Iran, led by Ali Khameini, completes the quartet of the Axis of Ill Will. Following Hamas’s violent actions in Israel on October 7, China swiftly sided with the Palestinians at the United Nations and utilized social media platforms like TikTok to propagate anti-Israel propaganda.
China is also the primary purchaser of Iran’s oil exports, while Russia has been procuring drones from Iran and substantial amounts of dual-use hardware from China. The British government even suspects that China is now supplying weapons to Russia.
It is worth noting that the “Axis of Evil” mentioned by George W. Bush after 9/11 was merely a speech, whereas the Axis of Ill Will is a tangible and concerning reality.
