The last U.S.-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
Summary
The New START Treaty, the last nuclear arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia, is about to expire. This would end limits on the number of nuclear weapons both countries can have for the first time in over fifty years. President Trump has not committed to renewing it, although President Putin is open to an extension.Key Facts
- The New START Treaty is the last nuclear arms deal between the U.S. and Russia.
- This treaty is set to end on Thursday, removing restrictions on nuclear arsenals.
- The U.S. and Russia have the two largest collections of atomic weapons.
- The treaty has been in place to control the number of nuclear weapons for over fifty years.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to keep following the treaty for another year if the U.S. agrees.
- President Donald Trump has not decided on extending the treaty.
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