Trump Signals End to US-Russia Nuclear Treaty, Demands China's Inclusion

• U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would allow the New START arms control treaty with Russia to expire.
• Trump rejected Moscow's offer to voluntarily extend the deal, which is set to expire on February 5.
• He told the New York Times, "If it expires, it expires," aiming for a "better agreement."
• Trump insisted that China must be incorporated into any future nuclear arms agreement.
• The 2010 New START treaty caps strategic nuclear warheads at 1,550 and delivery platforms at 700 for both nations.

Why It Matters: Trump indicates New START treaty with Russia may expire, pushing for China's inclusion in future deals.