The US Department of Defense wants the complete elimination of all nuclear weapons worldwide, said Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kael. He made this statement during an online speech at the UN Conference on the revision of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in New York, the Pentagon press service reports..

Colin Kael noted that today's security environment is more complex than at any time since the end of the Cold War. In his opinion, this situation could have developed due to a large number of problems affecting progress in achieving aspirations..

During his speech, Kael stated that among the obstacles to eliminating all nuclear weapons are:.

unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine and reckless nuclear rhetoric;

China's rapid expansion, modernization and diversification of nuclear weapons, and its saber-rattling this week in the Taiwan Strait;

Iran's refusal to resolve the problems of the International Atomic Energy Agency and return to the Common Comprehensive Plan of Action;

possible preparation of North Korea for another nuclear test and its constant stream of missile tests.

At the same time, Kehl called nuclear deterrence and transparency, as well as communication and dialogue, equally important factors for reducing the risks of nuclear war..

“This balanced approach recognizes that nuclear deterrence is not mutually exclusive for strengthening arms control, promoting strategic stability and working towards a world without nuclear weapons.. Even as we continue the important work to ensure a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrence, the United States remains committed to the goals of the NPT,” Kela was quoted as saying by the Pentagon press office..

At the same time, the Deputy Secretary of Defense said that despite the challenges in the current security environment, the United States will continue to cooperate with other nuclear states where possible.. This will be done in order to reduce nuclear risks.

“The United States wholeheartedly acknowledges and affirms that a nuclear war cannot be won and can never be waged… We encourage nuclear weapon states to cooperate with the United States on risk mitigation measures and be transparent about nuclear posture and doctrine,” the glass concluded..

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Earlier, US President Joe Biden approached Russia and China with a proposal to hold talks on nuclear weapons control, since the current START-3 treaty expires in 2026.. However, the negotiations may break down due to the aggravation of relations between Washington and Beijing against the backdrop of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan..

China believes that such negotiations are possible and will benefit global security, but subject to certain conditions by the United States.