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The 2026 summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, despite having resulted in no specific agreements, demonstrated that the Korean question is no longer a priority for either the United States or China. Both parties appear to have come to terms with North Korea’s nuclear status, being preoccupied with more pressing challenges.

In this article, we will examine the likely conclusions and concerns being formed in the two Korean capitals, as well as what lessons can be drawn from these developments, similar to the situation in Venezuela.

The US–Armenia civil nuclear deal signals Washington’s entry into a Russian-dominated strategic space in the South Caucasus through a $9 billion energy agreement.  While Armenia seeks to diversify partnerships, the move risks escalating tensions with Russia, Armenia losing its sovereignty in the long run, and reshaping regional power dynamics.