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Rubio: no announcement on New START; says Ukraine talks include technical military teams and critical minerals will matter for reconstruction
US Department of State Press Briefing · February 4, 2026
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Summary
In response to reporters, Secretary Rubio said there was "no announcement on NuStart" (New START) and described technical talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian and Russian teams; he emphasized critical minerals' role in Ukraine’s economic recovery.
When asked about the status of the New START treaty (referred to in the briefing as "NuStart"), Secretary Rubio said, "I don't have any announcement on NuStart right now." He added that the president would speak on the subject later.
Rubio described the talks in Abu Dhabi as important technical engagement, saying for the…
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