The Kremlin responds to Trump's accusations of conspiracy between Russia, China, and North Korea

The Kremlin expressed hope today, Wednesday, that the claim made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused the leaders of Russia, China, and North Korea of conspiring against the United States, is just a joke.

This was stated by Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Kremlin, during an interview with Russian state television, in response to a question about a post Trump made on social media, in which he claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Beijing to conspire against Washington.

Ushakov said: "I think he is joking," adding that Trump said this "in jest," emphasizing that the three countries "are not conspiring against anyone and have not thought about plotting conspiracies."

Trump's remarks came in a post on the platform "Truth Social" coinciding with the massive military parade held in Beijing, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II, where he highlighted his country's role in helping China secure its freedom from Japan.

Trump wrote in his post: "Please send my warm regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un as you conspire against the United States of America."

Earlier, Trump had confirmed during a conversation with reporters that he does not see the Chinese military parade as a challenge to Washington, noting his "very good" relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In contrast, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Russian President Putin for not reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine.