Russia has announced that it will continue to adhere to the arms control limits established by the now-expired New START nuclear treaty, provided the United States commits to the same course of action. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the two powers and heightened concerns over nuclear arms control stability. The original treaty, which capped the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, formally expired earlier this year, leaving the future of bilateral nuclear limitations uncertain.
Russia Commits to Observing Expired Nuclear Treaty Limits Pending US Reciprocity
Russia has announced its intention to maintain adherence to the arms control limits established by the now-expired New START treaty, pending similar commitments from the United States. This unprecedented move signals a cautious willingness to avoid escalation amid growing geopolitical tensions. Moscow emphasized that while the New START treaty formally concluded, it remains…
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Author : Isabella Rossi
Publish date : 2026-02-11 19:10:00
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