USA and Russia Reach Draft Agreement to Extend Nuclear Pact

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin reached a draft agreement in Abu Dhabi to extend the New START treaty for 15 years after the 2010 pact expired on Thursday.Negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner led talks while Alexus Grynkewich resumed military dialogue with Russian and Ukrainian officials to prevent nuclear escalation.Marco Rubio emphasized that future arms control must include China, though Xi Jinping and Lin Jian have rejected joining the framework despite expressing regret over the treaty's end.