Fri Mar 07 15:44:42 UTC 2025: **Russia Calls for US Dialogue on Nuclear Arms Control Amid Trump’s Denuclearization Plea**

MOSCOW (March 7, 2025) – Following President Donald Trump’s call for global nuclear disarmament, Russia has urged the United States to engage in urgent dialogue on arms control. The Kremlin emphasized that these discussions must also include European nuclear arsenals, particularly in light of French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent suggestion to extend France’s nuclear protection to other European nations.

Trump, in his remarks on Thursday, stated his desire for all nuclear powers to eliminate their weapons, highlighting the significant arsenals of the US and Russia. He also acknowledged China’s growing nuclear capacity.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded by stressing the necessity of US-Russia dialogue on arms control to maintain strategic stability, citing Macron’s proposal as a catalyst for increased urgency. Russia views Macron’s statement, which included positioning Russia as a threat to France and Europe, as highly confrontational and indicative of a French bid for nuclear leadership in Europe.

The current New START treaty, limiting US and Russian strategic nuclear warheads, is set to expire in February 2026, and its renewal remains uncertain. While Trump has expressed his intention to discuss nuclear limits with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, no specific timeline has been provided. The Federation of American Scientists estimates that the US and Russia each possess over 5,000 nuclear warheads, while China has approximately 500, France 290, and Britain 225.

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