U.S. Secretary of State: Nuclear Weapons Agreement Requires Participation of the United States, Russia, and China to Promote Global Security

Secretary of State: Any nuclear weapons agreement should include the US, Russia and China

Sputnik News, Washington, February 26 - US Secretary of State Rubio said that any nuclear weapons agreement should include the US, Russia and China, which he believes would be beneficial to the world.

Rubio told reporters: "The President is confident that for any agreement on nuclear programs in the 21st century to be legitimate, these three countries - the United States, Russia and China - should be involved, and we will continue to examine their willingness."

He added: "We believe that if we can reach such an agreement, it would be beneficial to the entire world."

On February 5, 2026, the US-Russia New START Treaty will expire. Previously, Russian President Putin stated that Russia is willing to continue abiding by the restrictions set by the New START Treaty for one year after it expires on February 5, 2026. Putin pointed out that if the US takes corresponding actions, compliance with the treaty's restrictions would have practical effects.

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