Kim Bolsters Deterrent, Sanctions-Evasion, and Russia-China Ties Ahead of Possible Trump Summit

North Korea enters a potential summit with the US from a position of strength, citing enhanced nuclear deterrent, a clandestine economy that evades sanctions, and growing support from Russia and China. The analysis suggests Kim's leverage has increased, complicating any denuclearization talks. The piece is analytical, not reporting a new event, and the summit remains hypothetical.