Trump Proposes Denuclearization Plan with China and Russia Amid Rising Tensions
President TRUMP announced potential collaboration with China and Russia on a denuclearization initiative, signaling a shift in U.S. nuclear policy. The move follows his directive to resume nuclear testing "on an equal basis" with both nations, though specifics on whether this includes weapons or delivery systems remain unclear. The U.S. has abstained from nuclear tests since 1992 but retains the capability to restart them.
Russian President Vladimir Putin responded with a stark warning: Moscow will mirror any U.S. nuclear tests. Recent Russian drills included underwater torpedoes and nuclear-powered warhead carriers, underscoring escalating tensions. The two nations collectively possess over 10,000 warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists, and their 2019 exit from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty has further destabilized arms control frameworks.
