The US is considering deploying more nuclear weapons to deter Russia, China, and North Korea, US official says

• The US is considering deploying more strategic nuclear weapons, a senior Biden official said.
• Russia, China, and North Korea are increasing their nuclear capabilities rapidly, said Pranay Vaddi.
• The US must modernize its nuclear arsenal to deter threats and preserve stability, the official said.

The US is considering deploying more strategic nuclear weapons after years of post-Cold War cutbacks, a senior Biden administration official said.