P5 Nuclear Powers Meet in New York

The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom—are meeting in New York. The agenda for the meeting of these nuclear-armed powers, often referred to as the "Nuclear Five" or P5, has not been publicly detailed. Such gatherings are rare and typically focus on major strategic issues, including arms control and global security. The meeting occurs amid heightened international tensions, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and nuclear-related standoffs with Iran and North Korea.