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Russia is likely to continue its strategic partnership with North Korea despite President Trump’s recent call to include Moscow in regional negotiations.
Recognizing the strong role that Beijing plays in assisting Pyongyang, Washington has repeatedly invited China to restrain its aggressive ally in hopes of halting the rapid progression of its nuclear weapons program.
While the relationship between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his Chinese counterpart remains vital to the regime’s stability, Pyongyang also relies on a steady wave of political support from its powerful northern neighbor.
