Trump, Putin and Xi set to meet on nuclear arms reduction
Trump, Putin and Xi will meet Thursday in China to discuss cutting nuclear weapons stockpiles.
The three leaders will gather on the sidelines of an economic forum in Shenzhen. Trump has pushed hard for nuclear arms reduction to be the main topic, surprising China, which is hosting the summit and wants to focus on trade.
The White House says no agreement is expected, calling it the beginning of a conversation. Russia and the US hold the world's largest nuclear arsenals, followed by China.
Beijing has long resisted direct talks about its nuclear program, saying it is mainly a matter for Russia and the US to work out.
- Shenzhen, China
- Meeting location
- Russia
- Stored nuclear warhead leader
Why it mattersNuclear tensions between superpowers carry real stakes for global security and stability. This rare dialogue signals a shift in how the three powers might approach weapons control.
AustraliaNo direct effect for Australia yet, but closer US-Russia-China talks on nuclear arms could reshape global alliances and Australia's security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
