Expiry of New START Treaty Raises Concerns of a New Nuclear Arms Race

The New START Treaty, the last major nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, expired on 5th February 2026, ending binding limits on their strategic nuclear arsenals and raising global concerns about a renewed arms race.

  • However, Russia's foreign minister recently said that Moscow will continue to observe the limits set under the New START treaty, even after its expiry, as long as the United States adheres to the same restrictions.

What is the New START Treaty?

  • Full form: Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START).
  • Signed: 2010 in Prague by the US and Russia.
  • Purpose: Limit and monitor the world’s ....
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