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Geneva Today
By the People, for the People
US and Russia Discuss Nuclear Arms Control in Geneva
Talks aim to expand dialogue on strategic stability with China and US allies
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Representatives from the United States and Russia met in Geneva to discuss nuclear arms control issues, according to a report from Reuters citing the US State Department. The talks are seen as a logical next step to expand the dialogue on strategic stability to include China as well as US allies Britain and France.
Why it matters
Nuclear arms control has been a contentious issue between the US and Russia, with Russia pushing for an extension of the expired START Treaty and the US insisting on China's involvement. These talks in Geneva represent an effort to find common ground and establish a broader framework for managing nuclear risks.
The details
The meeting in Geneva follows previous bilateral talks the US has held with Britain and France. The US State Department source noted that expanding the dialogue to include the five permanent members of the UN Security Council is a "logical next step." Russia has advocated for extending the START Treaty, which expired on February 5, 2026, while the US wants China to join the contractual restrictions. Russia's representative stressed that China's participation should be accompanied by the involvement of the US's NATO allies.
- The talks took place in Geneva on February 23, 2026.
- The START Treaty expired on February 5, 2026.
The players
United States
A global superpower and one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Russia
A global superpower and one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
China
A global superpower and one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
United Kingdom
A NATO ally of the United States and one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
France
A NATO ally of the United States and one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
The United States plans to hold a meeting with the Chinese delegation tomorrow to continue the dialogue on nuclear arms control.
The takeaway
These talks in Geneva represent an important step towards establishing a broader framework for managing nuclear risks and strategic stability, involving the key global powers. The inclusion of China and US allies is seen as crucial to making progress on this critical issue.
