President Donald Trump said on Oct. 30 that the United States and Russia are engaged in discussions on nuclear de-escalation, describing the talks as part of a broader effort to curb global nuclear risks.
Aboard Air Force One upon his return to Washington after touring Asia, Trump was asked by reporters whether his decision to order the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing after a three-decade moratorium could contribute to a more dangerous international environment.
“I think we have it pretty well locked up,” Trump said. “I’d like to see a denuclearization, because we have so many, and Russia has some, Russia’s second, and China’s third, and China will catch up within four or five years….
US, Russia Discussing Denuclearization, Trump Says
