- President Trump suggests the New START treaty with Russia may expire next month.
- Trump wants China to be included in any future nuclear arms agreement.
- The treaty is the only remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia.
A: Hey Hana-chan! Did you hear anything crazy in the news today?
B: Ohayo, David-san! Not really. What's up?
A: Well, apparently Trump is thinking about letting a really important treaty with Russia end.
B: Seriously? What treaty is that?
A: It’s called New START. It's about nuclear weapons. Basically, it limits how many each country can have.
B: Wow, that sounds serious! Why would he do that?
A: He says it’s because he wants a “better agreement.” He wants China to be part of it too!
B: China? That’s a big change. So, the US and Russia are the only ones involved now?
A: Exactly. This treaty is all we have left to control their weapons. Remember when Putin suggested extending it last year?
B: Yeah, I think I remember Trump saying it sounded good then! Now he's changing his mind?
A: Yep! It looks like things are a bit tricky again, like they were before they agreed to extend it in 2021.
B: Crazy! Let’s hope they figure something out. Nuclear stuff is scary.
A: I agree! Let's grab some matcha lattes and relax.
- Trump wants China to be included in any future nuclear arms agreement.
- The treaty is the only remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia.
A: Hey Hana-chan! Did you hear anything crazy in the news today?
B: Ohayo, David-san! Not really. What's up?
A: Well, apparently Trump is thinking about letting a really important treaty with Russia end.
B: Seriously? What treaty is that?
A: It’s called New START. It's about nuclear weapons. Basically, it limits how many each country can have.
B: Wow, that sounds serious! Why would he do that?
A: He says it’s because he wants a “better agreement.” He wants China to be part of it too!
B: China? That’s a big change. So, the US and Russia are the only ones involved now?
A: Exactly. This treaty is all we have left to control their weapons. Remember when Putin suggested extending it last year?
B: Yeah, I think I remember Trump saying it sounded good then! Now he's changing his mind?
A: Yep! It looks like things are a bit tricky again, like they were before they agreed to extend it in 2021.
B: Crazy! Let’s hope they figure something out. Nuclear stuff is scary.
A: I agree! Let's grab some matcha lattes and relax.
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260109_14/#summary
Date: Jan. 9, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-09
Created: 2026/01/10 12:40
Updated: 2026/01/10 14:22
Last Read: 2026/01/10 14:22