In a surprising statement, US President Donald Trump has advocated for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons worldwide, calling for fresh talks between the United States, Russia, and China on denuclearization. Speaking from the Oval Office on March 6, Trump emphasized the dangers of nuclear armament, arguing that the world would be better off without these devastating weapons.

“It’d be great if everybody would get rid of their nuclear weapons,” Trump stated, according to Anadolu. “Russia and us have by far the most. China will have an equal amount within four or five years, and it would be great if we could all denuclearize, because the power of nuclear weapons is crazy. It’s crazy.”

Trump’s comments mark a renewed interest in arms control talks, something that has been absent in US foreign policy discussions for years. While nuclear disarmament has been a long-standing ideal, it remains an elusive goal, with global superpowers continuing to expand and modernize their arsenals.

“I would very much like to start those talks,” Trump added. “Denuclearization would be incredible.”

Last month, Trump made a similar case against nuclear proliferation, arguing that an arms race is an unnecessary burden. “We’re all spending a lot of money that we could be spending on other things that are actually, hopefully, much more productive.”

Trump’s call for disarmament comes amid rising tensions between NATO and Russia, as well as ongoing friction between Washington and Beijing. Many experts believe that while denuclearization is a noble goal, the current geopolitical climate makes it increasingly difficult to achieve.

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