Rubio announces preparation of trilateral talks between US, Russia and China

Washington prepares trilateral summit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported that active preparations are underway for a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the diplomat, positive news on this matter may emerge soon.

Washington intends to discuss, among other things, the issue of nuclear deterrence at this meeting.

Beijing's stance on nuclear limits

It is worth noting that China previously rejected Donald Trump's proposals to include Beijing in negotiations between the US and Russia on nuclear arms control.

China's nuclear forces are almost ten times smaller than those of the US and Russia: Beijing has approximately 600 warheads, while Washington and Moscow have 5,000.

According to media reports, China plans to expand its arsenal and is therefore not currently ready to take on commitments regarding its limitation.