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Trump Says Kim Jong Un Responded to Outreach

8/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said North Korea leader Kim Jong Un responded to his outreach.
Trump ordered the United States to cut joint military drills with South Korea, citing cost and Seoul’s stance toward Iran.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told North Korea Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui that Russia and North Korea aim to build a “new and righteous world order.”

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U.S. President Donald Trump said North Korea leader Kim Jong Un responded to his outreach.
Trump ordered the United States to cut joint military drills with South Korea, citing cost and Seoul’s stance toward Iran.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told North Korea Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui that Russia and North Korea aim to build a “new and righteous world order.”