Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown willingness to enter nuclear disarmament talks with the United States, provided the negotiations also address the nuclear arsenals of the United Kingdom and France. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stressed that any discussions must take into account the nuclear capabilities of all relevant nations, not just Russia and the U.S. (TASS)

This announcement follows U.S. President Donald Trump's recent remarks expressing his intention to meet with Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict and nuclear disarmament. Trump reaffirmed his dedication to resolving the crisis in Ukraine and underscored the importance of reducing nuclear arms, hinting that both Russia and China might be open to scaling back their stockpiles. (REUTERS)

The New START treaty, which currently limits the strategic nuclear arsenals of the U.S. and Russia, is set to expire in February 2026. As this deadline looms, discussions around including other nuclear-armed nations, particularly the U.S.'s NATO allies, have gained prominence in future arms control talks. (REUTERS)

In conclusion, Russia is ready to restart nuclear disarmament talks with the U.S., on the condition that the negotiations include the nuclear capabilities of the United Kingdom and France.