On the 9th, Jake Sullivan, the U.S. National Security Advisor, revealed that the U.S. is formulating a response to concerns about nuclear technology cooperation and nuclear weapon advancements among North Korea, China, and Russia.
In an interview with CBS, when asked if he had seen evidence of nuclear technology being shared among Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, Sullivan said, “We are looking hard at it, and we will consult with our allies and partners on the best way forward to ensure a safe, reliable and credible nuclear deterrent by the United States.”
Earlier, Pranay Vaddi, Senior Director for Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation at the National Security Council (NSC), stated at the annual meeting of the Arms Control Association on the 7th that “Russia, China, and North Korea are expanding and diversifying their nuclear arsenals at a breakneck pace, showing little or no interest in arms control,” implying that the U.S. could also increase its nuclear stockpile.
When questioned about whether President Joe Biden has decided against the potential expansion of the nuclear stockpile, Sullivan stated that no decisions have been made yet. He noted that it is a decision that needs to be made in the coming months or years. He also mentioned that they will closely monitor the situation and listen to the advice of experts and bipartisan members, keeping the option of nuclear expansion on the table.
Regarding cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, Sullivan said, “We have not gotten an official response yet…response yet from Hamas. We’re waiting for one.”
“If Hamas “would say yes to that deal, there would be a cease-fire in place, hostages would be coming home, more humanitarian aid would be surging in, and a better day for the Palestinian people would be “could begin to unfold,” he added.
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