US and South Korea cut short their major military drill, Ulchi Freedom Shield, six days early in a bid to ease tensions with North Korea — a move ordered by President Trump, who cited his personal rapport with Kim Jong-un and South Korea’s stance on Iran. But North Korea dismissed the gesture as meaningless, with Kim Yo-jong calling the drills “provocative and aggressive,” killing hopes for renewed diplomacy after last year’s failed summit. Meanwhile, Kim Jong-un continues advancing North Korea’s nuclear arsenal while deepening ties with Russia — even suggesting talks won’t resume unless the U.S. drops denuclearization as a precondition. Reports hint at Russian economic and military aid in exchange for North Korean support, adding leverage against China. Despite Trump’s insistence he still plans to meet Kim this year, Kim Yo-jong denies any agreement exists — leaving the diplomatic chessboard in stalemate.
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