--- title: "Trump says US in denuclearization talks with Russia and China" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-us-in-denuclearization-talks-with-russia-and-china" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-says-us-in-denuclearization-talks-with-russia-and-china" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-us-in-denuclearization-talks-with-russia-and-china.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-says-us-in-denuclearization-talks-with-russia-and-china" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-16T06:05:15.041Z" source_reported: "2026-10-16T05:19:58.308Z" updated: "2026-10-16T06:05:15.041Z" trust_score: 80 critic_score: 52 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-16T06:00:20.734082+00:00" --- # Trump says US in denuclearization talks with Russia and China *Former president claims China will match US nuclear arsenal within five years.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 80 of 100, higher is better. Trust 80: multiple independent digests name Trump and cite SIPRI data, giving specific figures and sources. - Craft 52 of 100, higher is better. Critic 52: facts are clear but no context, quotes, or next steps; appears as press‑release summary. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15: language is measured; no sensationalism or clickbait beyond the headline. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Donald Trump said the United States is in denuclearization talks with Russia and China. - Trump stated China is expected to match the US nuclear arsenal within five years. - Russia has the largest stockpile of stored nuclear warheads, followed by the US and China, according to SIPRI. - The New START treaty, which limited each side to 1,550 warheads, expired eight months before Trump's comments. Former US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is engaged in denuclearization talks with Russia and China. Trump also predicted that China's nuclear arsenal will match that of the United States within five years. These statements were made following the expiration of the New START treaty eight months prior, an agreement that had capped each signatory's warheads at 1,550. ## Nuclear warhead stockpiles According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Russia possesses the largest number of stored nuclear warheads. The United States holds the second-largest stockpile, followed by China. One report noted that the US leads Russia in deployed warheads. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports covered this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 18 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 6% (1) - Centre: 44% (8) - Right: 50% (9) 16 of 34 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-16T06:00:20.734082+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-16T06:15:29.322Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports led with Donald Trump's claim that the United States is in denuclearization talks with Russia and China. These reports included the detail that China is expected to match the US nuclear arsenal within five years. The digests also mentioned that the New START treaty, which limited each side to 1,550 warheads, expired eight months before Trump's comments. ### Right - The right-rated report led with Donald Trump's statement that he is discussing denuclearisation with Russia and China. It included the detail that Russia leads in stored nuclear warheads, ahead of the US and China, but that Beijing is expected to catch up within five years. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 5 - high: 9 - unknown: 16 - veryHigh: 4 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Radiotelevizija Herceg-Bosne](https://rtv-hb.com/svijet/trump-razgovara-s-moskvom-i-pekingom-o-denuklearizaciji) — Trump Talks with Moscow and Beijing on Denuclearization - [Novi list](https://novilist.hr/novosti/trump-razgovara-s-moskvom-i-pekingom-o-denuklearizaciji) — Trump Talks with Moscow and Beijing on Denuclearization - [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/10/16/atommachte-usa-sprechen-laut-trump-uber-nukleare-abrustung-mit-china-und-russland) — Atommächte: USA Sprechen Laut Trump Über Nukleare Abrüstung Mit China Und Russland - [i-cable.com](https://i-cable.com/%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E%E8%B3%87%E8%A8%8A/513706/%E7%89%B9%E6%9C%97%E6%99%AE-%E6%AD%A3%E8%88%87%E4%B8%AD%E4%BF%84%E9%80%B2%E8%A1%8C%E7%84%A1%E6%A0%B8%E5%8C%96%E5%B0%8D%E8%A9%B1-%E4%B8%8D%E5%9B%9E%E6%87%89%E6%9C%83%E5%90%A6%E5%87%BA) — Trump: We Are in Denuclearization Talks with China and Russia; He Will Not Comment on Whether He Will Use the "Mother of All Bombs" to Attack Iran - [O Cafezinho](https://ocafezinho.com/2026-10-16/trump-diz-que-conversa-com-russia-e-china-sobre-desnuclearizacao) — Trump Says He Talks to Russia and China About Denuclearization - [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/16/trump-says-he-is-discussing-denuclearisation-with-russia-and-china) — Trump says he is discussing denuclearisation with Russia and China - [vecernji.ba](https://vecernji.ba/svijet/trump-ocekuje-kina-u-iducih-pet-godina-dostigne-ameriku-po-broju-nuklearnih-bojevih-glava-2004762) — Trump Expects China to Catch up with America in the Number of Nuclear Warheads in the Next Five Years - [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/10/16/tramp-synomilies-me-rosia-kai-kina-gia-tin-apopyrinikopoiisi-den-tha-chrisimopoioysa-pyrinika-kata-toy-iran) — Trump: Talks with Russia and China on Denuclearization – I Would Not Use Nukes Against Iran - [조선일보](https://chosun.com/international/international_general/2026/10/16/G4ZTQZLBGRRTQZBXGI4DAZBVMY) — Trump: “Discussing Nuclear Disarmament with China and Russia… China Will Catch up Within 5 Years” - [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/trab-sto-trapezi-synomilies-me-moscha-kai-pekino-gia-tin-katargisi-ton-pyrinikon-oplon-ti-dilose-gia-to-iran/2660958) — Trump: Talks with Moscow and Beijing on the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons Are on the Table - What He Said About Iran - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/world/trump-says-us-in-talks-with-china-russia-on-denuclearization-6104652) — Trump Says US in Talks With China, Russia on Denuclearization - [inbusiness.kz](https://inbusiness.kz/ru/last/tramp-zayavil-o-peregovorah-s-rossiej-i-kitaem-po-yadernomu-razoruzheniyu) — Trump Has Announced Talks with Russia and China on Nuclear Disarmament - [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/america/jadreno-razoryjavane-trymp-na-novi-razgovori-s-rusija-i-kitaj-news_2650930.html) — Nuclear Disarmament: Trump in New Talks with Russia and China - [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/ausland/atomabruestung-donald-trump-spricht-von-verhandlungen-mit-moskau-und-peking-a-c14c2b03-b910-47ba-a7c2-a3646827bc67) — Nuclear Disarmament: Donald Trump Talks About Negotiations with Moscow and Beijing - [Tiroler Tageszeitung Online](https://tt.com/artikel/30944666/usa-sprechen-mit-russland-und-china-ueber-atomare-abruestung) — USA Talking to Russia and China on Nuclear Disarmament - [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/10/16/trab-synomilies-me-rosia-kai-kina-gia-tin-apopyrinikopoiisi-den-tha-chrisimopoiousa-pyrinika-kata-tou-iran) — Trump: Talks with Russia and China on Denuclearization – I Would Not Use Nukes Against Iran - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa - [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/usa-sprechen-mit-russland-und-china-ueber-atomare-abruestung/10550774) — USA Negotiate Disarmament with Russia and China - [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-russia-china-denuclearisation-6464736) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearisation - [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/trump-says-he-is-talking-to-russia-and-china-about-denuclearisation) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearisation - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261016069700071) — Trump: "Discussing Nuclear Disarmament with China and Russia... China Will Catch up Within 5 Years" - [ERT NEWS](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/tramp-synomilies-me-rosia-kai-kina-gia-tin-apopyrinikopoiisi-den-tha-xrisimopoiousa-pyrinika-kata-tou-iran) — Trump: Talks with Russia and China on Denuclearization – I Would Not Use Nukes Against Iran - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/trump-says-he-is-talking-to-russia-and-china-about-denuclearization/articleshow/134980518.cms) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearization - [CNBC-TV18](https://cnbctv18.com/world/trump-says-he-is-talking-to-russia-and-china-about-denuclearisation-20013157.htm) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearisation - [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/news/world/trump-holds-russia-and-china-denuclearisation-talks-c-23028742) — Trump holds Russia and China denuclearisation talks - [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/news/world/trump-holds-russia-and-china-denuclearisation-talks-c-23028739) — Trump holds Russia and China denuclearisation talks - [Blick](https://blick.ch/ausland/trump-verhandelt-mit-russland-und-china-ueber-atomabruestung/pppt12c) — Nuclear Disarmament: Trump Plans Mega-Deal with Putin and Xi - [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/sua-discuta-cu-rusia-si-china-despre-armele-nucleare-anuntul-facut-de-donald-trump-23826335) — The US Talks with Russia and China About Nuclear Weapons. Donald Trump's Announcement - [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3993317-trump-says-he-is-talking-to-russia-and-china-about-denuclearization) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearization - [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/international/article-911898) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearization - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1122798) — The US Continues to Negotiate with Russia and China to Reduce Nuclear Arsenals - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/asia/trump-says-he-is-talking-to-russia-and-china-about-denuclearization) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearization - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/china/trump-says-he-is-talking-russia-china-about-denuclearization-2026-10-16) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearization - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/10/15/trump-says-he-is-talking-to-russia-and-china-about-denuclearization) — Trump says he is talking to Russia and China about denuclearization - [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/trump-diz-que-esta-conversando-com-russia-e-china-sobre-a-desnuclearizacao) — Trump Says He's Talking to Russia and China About Denuclearization ## Questions **What did Donald Trump say about denuclearization talks?** Donald Trump stated that the United States is currently engaged in denuclearization discussions with both Russia and China. He also predicted that China's nuclear arsenal will reach parity with that of the United States within the next five years. **Which countries have the largest nuclear warhead stockpiles?** According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Russia holds the largest stockpile of stored nuclear warheads. The United States is second, followed by China. One report also indicated the US leads Russia in deployed warheads. **What is the status of the New START treaty?** The New START treaty, which previously limited both the United States and Russia to 1,550 warheads each, expired eight months before Donald Trump made his recent statements about denuclearization talks. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/trump-says-us-in-denuclearization-talks-with-russia-and-china. 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