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This image illustrates Russian President Vladimir Putin as he expresses a desire to restart nuclear arms reduction talks, following U.S. President Trump's comments on the issue. The discussion emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in nuclear disarmament.
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Putin wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks, Kremlin says after Trump comment

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Posted on January 24, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2025

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Putin Proposes Restarting Nuclear Arms Reduction Talks

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear he wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks as soon as possible, the Kremlin said on Friday in response to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump said on Thursday he wanted to work towards cutting nuclear arms, adding that he thought Russia and China might support reducing their own weapons capabilities.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the ball was in Washington's court.

(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

Key Takeaways

  • Putin wants to restart nuclear arms talks.
  • Trump supports reducing nuclear weapons.
  • Kremlin says the decision is up to Washington.
  • Russia and China may support arms reduction.
  • The initiative aims for global nuclear disarmament.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the potential restart of nuclear arms reduction talks between Russia and the US, as proposed by Putin.
What did Trump say about nuclear arms?
Trump expressed a desire to work towards cutting nuclear arms and suggested Russia and China might support reducing their capabilities.
What is the Kremlin's response?
The Kremlin, through spokesman Dmitry Peskov, stated that the decision to restart talks is now in Washington's hands.

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