Politics
Trump says US in 'denuclearisation' talks with Russia and China
October 16, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 2 hours
President Donald Trump announced the United States is in talks with Russia and China on nuclear disarmament, saying he would like to "denuclearise if possible."
- Trump announced Thursday that Washington is discussing "denuclearisation" with Moscow and Beijing in an interview with US broadcaster Newsmax.
- Trump said China, with about 620 warheads to more than 4,000 each for the US and Russia, would "catch up" within five years.
- Trump said China does not appear willing to disarm, though the talks have continued.
- Newsmax reported Trump discussed the subject with Chinese President Xi Jinping.