White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will explain the Biden administration's willingness to negotiate the creation of a new framework during an address to the Arms Control Association on Friday, two senior administration officials said on condition of anonymity.
The US has agreed to hold talks with Russia on a nuclear arms control framework without any preconditions. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan will explain the Biden administration's willingness to negotiate the creation of a new framework during an address to the Arms Control Association on Friday, two senior administration officials said on condition of anonymity.
Russia separated itself from the New Start Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin pulled out of the New Start pact in February. However, Russia said it would respect the treaty's limits on nuclear weapons. The aim of this treaty was to limit the number of nuclear weapons to 1550
.Officials said Jake Sullivan would state during his address that Russia remains committed to abiding by the treaty, but also 'signaling' about creating a new framework to manage nuclear risks after the pact expires in February 2026. We are ready for talks'.
America ready to stick to warhead cap till treaty ends
Officials said the Biden administration is prepared to stick to the warhead cap until the treaty expires. Figuring out details about the post-2026 framework will be complicated by US-Russia tensions and China's growing nuclear power.
China has 410 nuclear weapons
According to an annual survey by the Federation of American Scientists, China now has about 410 nuclear weapons. The Pentagon estimated in November that China's arsenal could rise to 1,000 by the end of the decade and 1,500 by 2035. According to officials, the size of China's arsenal and whether Beijing is willing to engage in substantive negotiations will affect America's future strength and Washington's ability to come to any deal with the Russians.
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