Washington (HRNW)- The last nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, New START, is set to expire on Thursday, leaving the world without a major global nuclear arms control agreement.
Signed in 2010, New START required both countries to limit their nuclear warheads and intercontinental ballistic missiles, serving as the final link in post-Cold War arms control. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a one-year extension in September, which US President Donald Trump initially welcomed, but no formal progress has been made since.
Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev stated that Moscow has not received a serious response from the US, despite allowing time for talks. US officials say President Trump seeks to include China in any future treaty, though no decision has been finalized.
Experts warn that the treaty’s expiration may reignite the nuclear arms race between the US and Russia. The symbolic Doomsday Clock, reflecting the world’s proximity to catastrophic destruction, has been moved closer to midnight amid growing global concerns. Russia had already suspended inspections under New START in 2023, and Trump has previously discussed resuming nuclear tests in the US.
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