Scoop: U.S. and Russia agree to observe New START nuclear pact after expiration
Summary
The U.S. and Russia are working on an agreement to keep following the rules of the New START nuclear arms control treaty even after it officially expires. Negotiations are taking place in Abu Dhabi, but the deal still needs approval from President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The treaty limits the number of nuclear weapons the two countries can use and includes measures to make sure each side follows the rules.Key Facts
- The New START treaty is set to expire on Thursday.
- The U.S. and Russia hold about 85% of the world's nuclear warheads.
- Negotiations for the treaty extension are happening in Abu Dhabi.
- President Trump's team is involved in these discussions.
- Both countries aim to extend the treaty without legally formalizing it after its expiration.
- The treaty limits nuclear weapons on submarines, missiles, and bombers.
- Russia proposed a short-term extension previously, but felt ignored.
- The U.S. is concerned because the treaty doesn't include China, whose nuclear arsenal is growing fast.
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