Russia seeks U.S. response before key nuclear treaty expiry
Russia awaits American decision on arms pact renewal
On December 10, Moscow reiterated its call for New START Treaty to be extended — a deal currently due to expire on February 5, 2026. Russia’s security leadership urged Washington to formalize its stance on keeping the treaty’s caps on strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems. The treaty has long been a cornerstone of global strategic-arms control between Russia and the U.S.
Ticking clock raises global concern
With only months remaining, uncertainty around renewal is raising alarms among arms-control specialists and allied governments alike. If the treaty lapses without a replacement or extension, there could be no formal limits on deployable nuclear arsenals. Analysts warn that a collapse might reignite a new arms race, reverse decades of progress in disarmament, and destabilize already fragile security dynamics in Europe and beyond.
