China and Russia are increasingly accepting North Korea's nuclear status, leaving the United States isolated in its pursuit of denuclearization. Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Pyongyang signals a potential shift, with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov having previously stated denuclearization is a "closed issue." Continuing to prioritize denuclearization as a policy objective risks diplomatic stalemate and increased military tensions for Washington. AI
RANK_REASON This article is an opinion piece discussing geopolitical policy shifts regarding North Korea's nuclear program.
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