Trump is in talks with Russia to end the war

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Sales of weapons is still a thing with the U.S.

"US approves $7.4bn sale of more weapons to Israel used to ravage Gaza State department signs off on bombs and missiles sales that the US claims would help Israel ‘defend its borders’"

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...-sale-gaza

"Exclusive: US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources"https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-will-push-european-allies-buy-more-arms-ukraine-say-sources-2025-02-11/

Fill the American coffers first, it appears, while the rest of the world burns down.

So how does limiting nuclear weapons matter at this point when there are too many to count as it is? Nonsensical because it will take a thousand warheads to destroy the U.S. and Russia has over 5,000 with the U.S. right at the 5,000 mark.

From AI search; interesting in regards to there may be no reason to build more nuclear warheads -

"A nuclear warhead's "life expectancy" is considered quite long, with estimates suggesting that the primary components, particularly plutonium pits, can remain stable for decades, potentially up to 85 years or more, according to recent studies, meaning they may not need replacement as frequently as previously thought; however, regular maintenance and component replacements are still necessary to ensure functionality."

Don't you find it odd that U.S. is taking the part of arbitrator while still pushing to sell weapons to the EU to help Ukraine fight against Russia?

Ewwww you are gonna make me defend the MIC, an entity of which Im not a fan of, however it does exist, and until we come up with other ways to employ the millions in the aerospace and defense sector, it deserves some respect

"However, regular maintenance and component replacements are still necessary to ensure functionality."

Is the key statement and the savings would be substantial on less nuclear missile component replacement and routine maintenance 

Rheinmetall just announced it can cover Ukraine's 70,000 155mm shell habit. Err so what Uncle Sam is selling weapons so are Jacque, Basil, and Fritz. I get it, we are striving for a utopian world where we would all hold hands and sing Kumbaya but we aren't anywhere close to that yet.

Weapons design manufacture and production take a lot of advanced planning right now it's hope for the best BUT plan for the worst.

The US still has China looming and FWIW one of the few benefits is having a real-world proving grounds in Ukraine. For instance, nobody knew how extensively drones would be used, now we do and the MIC has no doubt started working on countermeasures. Considering Iran's North Korea and China's drone tech and programs this is more than just a good thing. 

https://bigthink.com/the-present/a-safer...r-weapons/

Why the World May Be Safe with More Nuclear Weapons, Not FewerWhat’s really involved in snuffing out a country’s nuclear capabilities—and is that the right war to be waging?

and if I wanted AI's opinion I would have asked them myself...