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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made it clear that past diplomatic efforts with the United States only served to confirm Washington’s hostility towards his country. This statement comes after Kim’s negotiations with former US President Donald Trump, which took place on three separate occasions, failed to yield any progress in denuclearizing the country .
During his speech at a defense exhibition, Kim emphasized that his nuclear buildup is the only way to counter external threats. He also accused the United States of increasing military pressure on North Korea by strengthening cooperation with regional allies and deploying strategic strike assets .
Kim’s comments suggest that he has little faith in the possibility of successful diplomacy with the United States. This is particularly significant given that Trump has returned to the White House, and it remains to be seen whether he will attempt to revive negotiations with Kim .
In recent months, Kim has been focusing on strengthening his country’s alliance with Russia, which has provided North Korea with air defense missile systems in exchange for troops to support Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine . This development has significant implications for regional security and the global balance of power.
