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title: "Putin wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks, Kremlin says after Trump comment"
description: "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."
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# Putin wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks, Kremlin says after Trump comment

> 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.

By Reuters · Published 24 January 2025, 14:06 SAST · Updated 24 January 2025, 14:06 SAST

## Key points
- In a twist that could make even the most seasoned diplomats raise an eyebrow, Trump is suddenly keen on nuclear disarmament, while the Kremlin coolly reminds him that the next move is all on Uncle Sam—guess it's time for a game of geopolitical chess!
- Trump advocates for nuclear arms reduction, eyeing cooperation from Russia and China.
- Kremlin responds, stating the initiative depends on Washington's actions.
- Diplomatic tensions persist as global nuclear discourse evolves.
- Analysts watch closely for potential shifts in international arms strategy.

## Content

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)