Summary
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian President, stated that more countries might seek nuclear weapons if the New START treaty expires next month without renewal. Medvedev emphasized the need for the U.S. and Russia to extend this treaty, which limits nuclear weapons and promotes data sharing and inspections. He highlighted the importance of restoring U.S.-Russia relations amid global instability.
Key Facts
- Dmitry Medvedev warned that the number of countries with nuclear weapons might increase.
- The New START treaty, signed in 2010, limits nuclear arms between the U.S. and Russia.
- The treaty is set to expire on February 5 unless the U.S. and Russia agree to extend it.
- Russia suspended its participation in the treaty in 2023 over tensions regarding U.S. support for Ukraine.
- President Trump is open to negotiating a better agreement with Russia after the treaty expires.
- A recent poll found that 91% of Americans support negotiating a new arms control agreement with Russia.
- Medvedev urged the U.S. to respond to Putin's offer to extend New START without preconditions.
- If the treaty expires, Medvedev predicts other countries might pursue nuclear capabilities due to global instability.
