US in ‘denuclearisation’ talks with Russia and China: Trump
Summary
President Donald Trump said the United States is talking with Russia and China about reducing or removing nuclear weapons. He noted that China is increasing its nuclear arsenal and may catch up with the US and Russia within five years.Key Facts
- The US is in talks with Russia and China about denuclearisation, which means reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons.
- China has about 620 nuclear warheads, much fewer than the US and Russia, each with over 4,000.
- President Trump believes China will catch up to the US and Russia in nuclear weapons within five years.
- Talks with China include a conversation between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the US and Russia recently expired.
- Russia and the US hold 86% of all nuclear weapons worldwide.
- European countries are concerned about nuclear threats amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- Experts warn that global efforts to control nuclear weapons have weakened, increasing the risk of nuclear conflict.
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