Russia Issues Alerts as Nuclear New START Treaty with US Ends
Summary
The New START Treaty between the U.S. and Russia, which limited nuclear weapons, has ended. Russia stated it is prepared to take action to address security threats now that the treaty has expired. Russia offered to keep some restrictions for another year, but has not received a response from the U.S.Key Facts
- The New START Treaty limited nuclear weapons from the U.S. and Russia and has expired.
- Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed readiness to counter threats without the treaty in place.
- Russian officials mentioned they have not heard back from the U.S. regarding extending the treaty.
- Russia suggested extending key limits for one more year as a temporary measure.
- The expiration lifts restrictions on the largest nuclear arsenals for the first time in over 50 years.
- U.S. Department of State was contacted for comments about the situation.
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