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Biden Aide: U.S. May Increase Nuclear Deployments Amid China, Russia Threats

Jun 7, 2024, 11:26 PM

A senior Biden administration official has indicated that the United States may need to increase its deployments of strategic nuclear weapons in response to growing threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. This potential shift comes after decades of reducing the U.S. nuclear arsenal. The Biden aide highlighted China's rapid nuclear expansion and Russia's threats of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine and space as key factors driving this consideration. The statement was made on Friday.