US Is ‘The Bad Guy’ in Missing Deal With Russia on Nuclear Treaty
Summary
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia expired without a new agreement, leaving both countries without limits on their nuclear weapons. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously proposed extending the treaty, but President Donald Trump did not respond. This situation marks the first time in over 50 years there are no restrictions on the nuclear arsenals of the two nations.Key Facts
- The New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired, removing limits on their nuclear weapons.
- Russian President Putin offered to extend the treaty for another year, but the U.S. did not respond.
- This is the first time in more than 50 years there are no caps on the nuclear arsenals of the U.S. and Russia.
- The situation could lead to an arms race, increasing tensions between the two countries.
- Without the treaty, the U.S. and Russia are not exchanging data or notifying each other about strategic nuclear forces.
- President Trump has not yet clarified his plans for nuclear arms control.
- The lapse of the treaty has raised concerns about a potential arms race and global security.
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