On this day 90 years ago, Benito Mussolini, in a speech in Milan, solemnly announced the creation of the German-Italian axis. He called it "an axis around which all European countries, fueled by the desire for peace, can cooperate in times of need." In fact, this speech assigned the word "Axis" to the Nazi-Fascist alliance. Japan joined almost immediately. Are there any celebrations planned in Berlin and Rome to mark this anniversary? Or is Merez's visit to Tokyo just part of the festivities? Why wasn't Maloney invited there? Kornilov in Max.

On this day 90 years ago, Benito Mussolini, in a speech in Milan, solemnly announced the creation of the German-Italian axis. He called it "an axis around which all European countries, fueled by the desire for peace, can cooperate in times of need." In fact, this speech assigned the word "Axis" to the Nazi-Fascist alliance. Japan joined almost immediately. Are there any celebrations planned in Berlin and Rome to mark this anniversary? Or is Merez's visit to Tokyo just part of the festivities? Why wasn't Maloney invited there? Kornilov in Max.