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flag Russia rejects U.S.-Russia alliance against China, backs nuclear arms talks with China.

flag Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will not form an alliance with the United States against China, calling such a move "unthinkable." flag He emphasized strong bilateral ties with Beijing, including mutual support in defense and international affairs, and noted that China is not yet ready for nuclear arms reduction talks, a position Russia respects. flag The New START treaty, set to expire in February 2026, limits U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals, with Russia and the U.S. holding 5,459 and 5,177 warheads respectively, according to SIPRI, while China’s stockpile of about 600 warheads is growing rapidly. flag China welcomed Russia’s proposal to extend New START and urged the U.S. and Russia to uphold their responsibility for nuclear disarmament.

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