Donald Trump urges nuclear talks with China in call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin
- US president says move is needed to avoid ‘costly arms race’
- Trump also said United States was ready to provide coronavirus aid to Russia
US President Donald Trump called on Thursday for involving China in new arms control talks with Russia, telling Russian leader Vladimir Putin that they need to avoid a “costly arms race,” the White House said.
“President Trump reaffirmed that the United States is committed to effective arms control that includes not only Russia, but also China, and looks forward to future discussions to avoid a costly arms race,” a statement said.
Trump and Putin spoke by phone, also discussing the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said.
“President Trump reiterated that the United States is working hard to care for Americans at home and is also ready to provide assistance to any country in need, including Russia,” the statement said.
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Russia and the United States – rivals during the four decades of the Cold War – ripped up the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty this year, blaming one another for its demise.
