Post-START world looms as Dmitry Medvedev predicts new nuclear powers

January 27, 2026

TL;DR

The New START Treaty expires on February 5, leaving Russia and the US without arms control agreements.
Medvedev believes the treaty fulfilled its functions but was negatively impacted by US actions, leading to Russia's suspension of participation.
Russia proposed voluntarily preserving New START limits for at least one year post-expiration, but has not received a substantive US response.
Medvedev suggests that negativity surrounding the treaty stemmed from subsequent US behavior, not the document itself.
He sees limited prospects for resuming cooperation on arms control until Russian-American relations normalize and the US respects Russian security interests.
Medvedev is pessimistic about the future of nuclear non-proliferation and predicts the nuclear club will expand.
He believes fundamental principles like equal security and respect for vital interests are more crucial than arms control treaties.
Russia is prepared for any eventuality and will respond decisively to new security threats.

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