核军控硬拉中国，俄高官批美国“双标”

Group 1 - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that the U.S. intends to involve China in future negotiations for a new treaty to replace the expired New START treaty, while not mentioning the inclusion of the UK and France [1][2] - Lavrov emphasized that China has repeatedly clarified its position on this matter, which Russia respects [1] - Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu criticized the U.S. proposal for a new framework as lacking true multilateralism, highlighting the U.S. focus on including China while ignoring the necessity of UK and French participation [1] Group 2 - The New START treaty between Russia and the U.S. expired on the 5th of this month, being the only arms control agreement remaining after the 2019 expiration of the INF Treaty [2] - Former President Trump indicated that if the New START treaty expired, it would be acceptable as a better agreement could be reached, suggesting the inclusion of other players, particularly China, in future agreements [2] - U.S. Secretary of State Rubio claimed that nuclear arms control is no longer a bilateral issue between the U.S. and Russia, emphasizing the responsibility of other nations, especially China, in ensuring strategic stability [2]