Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the U.S. for 1 year after it expires
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is ready to keep following the current nuclear arms limits in the New START treaty with the U.S. for another year after its expiry in February 2026. He calls on the U.S. to do the same to avoid a new nuclear arms race. The New START treaty, signed in 2010, limits the number of nuclear warheads and delivery systems the U.S. and Russia can have.Key Facts
- The New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire in February 2026.
- Putin is willing to extend adherence to this treaty's nuclear limits for one more year past its expiry.
- The treaty was originally signed in 2010 by U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
- It limits each country to 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers.
- Concerns exist about a potential arms race if the treaty expires without a replacement.
- Inspections to ensure compliance were halted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and have not resumed.
- Putin emphasized that Russia expects the U.S. to reciprocate and adhere to the treaty’s limits.
- Putin's decision follows rising tensions and concerns over the conflict in Ukraine potentially escalating.
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