Trump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?

President Trump is engaged in negotiations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while North Korea possesses an estimated 50 to 70 nuclear weapons, according to U.S. intelligence assessments. Russia and North Korea have strengthened military cooperation, with Russian forces and North Korean troops operating together in Ukraine as of 2025. U.S. officials have characterized denuclearization as a key objective in any diplomatic discussions with Pyongyang.

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