US Open to Nuclear Talks With Russia, China, and North Korea, Says Biden in Nobel Peace Prize Address

The United States is ready for negotiations with Russia, China, and North Korea to resolve nuclear security issues, said US President Joe Biden in a statement congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners.

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization supporting the victims of nuclear bombing, for its efforts to create a world free of nuclear weapons and its compelling evidence that such weapons must never be used again.

“We must continue making progress toward the day when we can finally and forever rid the world of nuclear weapons. The United States stands ready to engage in talks with Russia, China, and North Korea without preconditions to reduce the nuclear threat,” Biden stated.

He added that reducing the nuclear threat is important not in spite of the dangers of the modern world, but because of them. According to Biden, nuclear risks undermine the norms and agreements that have been built collectively over time and run counter to the vital work of today's Nobel laureates.

“Yesterday’s announcement by the Nobel Peace Prize Committee reminds us that we must continue our progress toward a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons. Let us all take inspiration from this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners and recommit ourselves to the vital work of building a safer world,” he concluded.

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners embody determination and resilience in the face of tragedy. For decades, the members of Nihon Hidankyo have served as a human testament to the catastrophic human toll of nuclear weapons.

During the meeting of Russia’s Security Council on September 25, Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced expanded conditions to Russia's nuclear deterrence doctrine. The EU condemned Putin’s statement on altering Russia’s nuclear doctrine, calling it “a continuation of extremely irresponsible and unacceptable behavior.”