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US isolated as China, Russia accept North Korea's nuclear status

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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

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US isolated as China, Russia accept North Korea's nuclear status

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriela Bernal ·

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