nuclear arms control
Trump Hints at Potential Trilateral Nuclear Disarmament Plan with Russia and China
Nov 06, 2025 04:29 pm CST
President Trump revealed at the American Business Forum in Miami that the US may be developing a denuclearization plan involving Russia and China, acknowledging America's position as the world's leading nuclear power while expressing concerns about China's rapidly advancing capabilities in this domain. The remarks come without specific details but suggest possible new directions in global nuclear arms control.
Russia Deploys INF-Banned 9M729 Missiles in Ukraine: Implications for Global Security and Arms Control
Oct 31, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Russia has launched the controversial 9M729 cruise missile against Ukrainian targets 23 times since August, according to Ukrainian officials. This missile's development prompted the US withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019. With a range of up to 2,500 kilometers and capability to carry nuclear warheads, its deployment raises significant concerns for European security and arms control frameworks as peace negotiations continue.
Russia Withdraws From Critical US-Russia Plutonium Disposal Agreement Amid Rising Tensions
Oct 08, 2025 10:53 pm CST
Russia's parliament has approved withdrawal from the landmark Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement with the United States, ending a crucial post-Cold War nuclear security arrangement. The 2000 agreement, which aimed to dispose of 34 tonnes of weapons-grade plutonium from each country, collapsed amid claims of changing strategic balance and US policy shifts. This development marks another setback in nuclear arms control between the world's largest nuclear powers.
Putin Warns US: Supplying Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Would Severely Damage Relations with Russia
Oct 03, 2025 10:00 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that US provision of long-range missiles to Ukraine would mark a significant escalation in US-Russia relations, though he claims it wouldn't alter battlefield dynamics. Despite issuing this caution, Putin praised his recent discussions with President Trump while also addressing international maritime tensions, drone allegations, and commenting on recent high-profile deaths of Americans.