US Urges 3-Way Nuclear Talks with Russia, China as New START Treaty Expires

• The United States called for three-way talks with Russia and China to establish new limits on nuclear weapons after the New START treaty expired.
• Under Secretary of State Thomas DiNanno stated the treaty had "fundamental flaws" and criticized Russia's violations and China's unchecked nuclear arsenal.
• New START's expiration leaves no treaty capping the world's largest nuclear arsenals, raising concerns about a renewed arms race.
• US President Donald Trump rejected a Russian proposal to extend the treaty, pushing for a "new, improved and modernised treaty."
• China declined to join negotiations, citing its smaller arsenal, while Russia insists on including other nuclear powers like France and Britain.