Expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty sparks concerns of new arms race
Summary
The New START treaty, which limited nuclear weapons between the U.S. and Russia, is ending. This means there are no longer any limits on the nuclear weapons of these two countries, raising fears about a possible new arms race.Key Facts
- The New START treaty was the last nuclear arms agreement between the U.S. and Russia.
- The treaty set limits on the number of nuclear weapons each country could have.
- With the treaty expiring, there are no longer any restrictions on nuclear arms between the U.S. and Russia.
- The expiration marks the first time in over 50 years that the two largest nuclear powers have no such agreement in place.
- The situation is causing concern among experts and advocates who warn about the risk of a new arms race.
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