Watch: The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?
Summary
The New START Treaty between the United States and Russia, which limits nuclear weapons, expired on February 5, 2026. This leaves no restrictions on the number of nuclear weapons either country can have. The end of this treaty raises questions about future nuclear weapon policies.Key Facts
- The New START Treaty was originally signed in 2010 between the US and Russia.
- It set limits on the number of nuclear weapons both countries could possess.
- The treaty officially expired on February 5, 2026.
- With its expiration, there are no longer any limits on nuclear arsenals between the US and Russia.
- This treaty is part of a series of arms control agreements dating back to 1991.
- The future of nuclear weapons and arms control is now uncertain for both countries.
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