Hey there. From CNN, I'm Aaron Matheson, with the five things you need to know for Wednesday, September 3rd.

Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, as you conspire against the United States.

Those are the words of President Donald Trump in a true social post, as he sarcastically hit out at a military parade held

in China, commemorating the end of World War II.

Beijing's leader Xi Jinping invited Russia and North Korea's leaders in a display of military

strength and unity, which many, including Trump, are interpreting as a show of defiance

to the West.

Despite the parade of various edge-cutting

weapons, including hypersonic missiles, laser air defense systems, and undersea drones,

she spoke about peace. Today, humanity once again faces the choice between peace or war, dialogue,

or confrontation. We adhere to the path of peaceful development

and work hand in hand with people of all countries to build a community with a shared future

for mankind. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has rejected Trump's conspiring claim, with a spokesperson

saying they hope Trump was speaking, quote, figuratively, not literally.

Additionally, the Russian president Vladimir Putin said he's willing to meet with

Ukrainian President Volodymyrzylansky in Moscow, but that's unlikely to happen.

Some of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are on Capitol Hill this morning, speaking at a rally outside of Congress.

This is Anushka de Giorgio.

This is about ending secrecy wherever abuse of power takes root.

Family members of Virginia Jafray, one of Epstein's most vocal accusers who died by suicide in

April, joined the rally.

And CNN spoke to her brother yesterday.

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