Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact
Summary
Russia expressed regret over the end of the last nuclear arms treaty with the United States, while President Trump stated he wants a new agreement. The expiration of this treaty means there are no longer limits on the number of nuclear weapons for the U.S. and Russia.Key Facts
- The nuclear arms treaty between Russia and the United States has expired.
- This treaty was the last remaining deal that limited nuclear weapons between the two nations.
- The expiration means no current limit on U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to extend the treaty if the U.S. agreed.
- President Trump did not agree to the extension and seeks a new deal.
- President Trump wants China to join any new nuclear weapons agreement.
- China has so far not agreed to be part of such a deal.
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