Recently, nuclear rhetoric has escalated. Russia's Security Council discussed the possibility of resuming nuclear tests, but this was officially denied. Contradictory signals resemble a chaotic "Brownian motion" within Russia’s political leadership as decisions and messages quickly shift.
Donald Trump, speaking at an event, made two important statements regarding Ukraine. He claimed that Putin had asked him for help to end the war in Ukraine. Experts doubt these words, considering them an exaggeration, since Russia is not taking concrete steps towards negotiations.
Another Trump thesis: the distribution of nuclear weapons among the US, Russia, and China. He emphasized that the US currently has the largest nuclear arsenal, but that Russia and China could surpass it in the coming years. Experts view this as rhetoric of a new arms race, coupled not only with words but with real technological developments and new missile tests.
For Russia, showcasing new rockets and discussing tests is about demonstrating strength and responding to Western sanctions and pressure. This attitude heightens tensions, especially in the US, which now needs to modernize its strategic weapons and missile systems.
The current Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty expires next year. The US has tried to involve China in such agreements, but Beijing refuses. Negotiations to renew the treaty are expected to become a key international topic in the coming years.
The focus remains on issues of strategic stability, the arms race, and the impact of rhetoric from US, Russian, and Chinese leaders. Nuclear issues will remain crucial for global security and will shape talks and policies in the near future.
