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Of princes and pawns: As Trump meets Putin, the two Koreas are on edge

They fear getting sold out as a paradigm shift in US foreign policy towards the Korean peninsula looms.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (right) inspecting a nuclear material production base on Jan 29.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (right) inspecting a nuclear material production base on Jan 29.

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The world will be watching as US President Donald Trump sits with Russian President Vladimir Putin

soon in Saudi Arabia

, in what is expected to birth the deal of the century as both sides seek a resolution to the nearly-three-year war in Ukraine.

A key question is whether Mr Trump can be counted on to safeguard Ukraine’s interests. Concerns are swirling that he could

“sell out” the country

and push for a compromise with Mr Putin. 

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