US Calls for Multilateral Nuclear Arms Treaty Involving ChinaFri 6th Feb, 2026Following the expiration of the last major nuclear arms reduction agreement between the United States and Russia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed that the US will not pursue a bilateral replacement treaty with Moscow. He emphasized that a future treaty must address the growing nuclear arsenals of emerging powers, notably China. US officials argue that excluding China from arms control agreements would undermine the effectiveness and credibility of any future treaty, potentially jeopardizing American security interests. The US administration has indicated that the process of negotiating a new, broader arms control agreement is likely to be lengthy and complex. Previous treaties between just two powers required years of detailed negotiations, and the inclusion of additional nuclear states introduces further hurdles.

Source: The Munich Eye February 06, 2026 15:38 UTC