Russia says it will stick to New START's nuclear arms limits as long as the U.S. does
Summary
Russia announced it will follow the limits of the New START nuclear arms treaty as long as the United States does the same. The treaty, which placed limits on nuclear arsenals, expired recently, raising concerns about a potential arms race.Key Facts
- Russia agreed to follow old limits of the New START nuclear arms treaty.
- The United States must also follow these limits for Russia to comply.
- The New START treaty expired on February 5.
- This treaty was the last remaining agreement limiting the nuclear weapons of the U.S. and Russia.
- Without the treaty, there are no restrictions on nuclear weapons for both countries.
- Concerns have arisen about an uncontrolled buildup of nuclear arms.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.