politics
January 27, 2026
World faces new arms race if New START expires
The world could enter a phase of nuclear uncertainty if the New START treaty expires, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned
TL;DR
- The New START treaty, the last major nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the US, is set to expire in ten days.
- Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned of global uncertainty if the treaty is not extended.
- Medvedev cited US actions, including its missile defense project and statements about resuming nuclear tests, as reasons for the treaty's deterioration and Russia's suspension of participation.
- Russia has continued to observe the treaty's numerical limits despite suspending participation.
- A proposal by President Putin for a one-year extension of the treaty's central limits has reportedly not received a substantive official response from Washington.
- Medvedev stated Russia is ready for any development and will counter new threats with its weapon systems.
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