politics
February 4, 2026
World is days from becoming more dangerous
The imminent expiration of the New START nuclear reduction treaty will make the world a more dangerous place, according to the Kremlin
TL;DR
- The New START treaty, limiting US and Russian nuclear arsenals, expires on February 5.
- Russia has offered to extend the treaty for one year.
- Russia believes the world will become more dangerous if the treaty expires without extension.
- The US reportedly wants a new treaty that includes China.
- Russia argues that France and the UK should also be part of any new nuclear reduction calculations.
- Russia previously suspended verification mechanisms under the treaty due to Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian nuclear deterrence elements.
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