U.S. Accuses China of ‘Massively’ Expanding Nuclear Arsenal TEC News / AFP February 23, 2026 Washington officials claim Beijing may be on track to field more than 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.
Lavrov: Moscow Will Stick to Nuclear Limits—If U.S. Complies TEC News / AFP February 11, 2026 Russia and the U.S. have signaled interest in negotiating a new arms control deal—as Washington suggests including China in the discussions.
‘Outright Lies’: China Slams U.S. Nuclear Test Claims TEC News / AFP February 9, 2026 As debates about nuclear testing intensify, Beijing urged Washington to “immediately stop its irresponsible actions.”
Russia and U.S. Agree on Need to Resume Nuclear Talks TEC News / AFP February 6, 2026 According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, both sides agreed to act responsibly and begin nuclear negotiations as soon as possible.
Trump Calls for New Nuclear Treaty After Agreement With Russia Expires TEC News / AFP February 6, 2026 Trump resumes military dialogue with Moscow following trilateral talks on the Ukraine conflict in Abu Dhabi.
U.S., Russia Agree on “Re-Establishing High Level Military Dialogue” as New START Treaty Expires TEC News / AFP February 5, 2026 A NATO official said that as Russia and China rapidly expand their arsenals, the alliance will take steps to maintain its defenses.
Pope Leo Warns of “New Arms Race” as Final U.S.-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires TEC News / AFP February 4, 2026 As the U.S.-Russia nuclear pact ends, the Pope urged world leaders to pursue a meaningful successor agreement.
Moscow Says Global Security at Risk as U.S.-Russia Nuclear Pact Ends TEC News / AFP February 3, 2026 Back in 2023, Russia froze its participation in the last nuclear treaty—but it has continued to voluntarily adhere to the limits set in the pact.
Putin Pulls Back From Nuclear Treaty, NATO Allies Concerned Tamás Orbán February 22, 2023 Russia’s decision demolishes the post-Cold War infrastructure essential to limiting nuclear arms.
