Putin proposes extending only remaining U.S.–Russia nuclear treaty, set to expire in February, for one more year
Source: Meduza
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow is prepared to keep observing the limits of the New START treaty, the only remaining nuclear accord between the U.S. and Russia, which is set to expire on February 5, 2026.
“To avoid sparking a new strategic arms race and to maintain a reasonable degree of predictability and restraint, we believe it is sensible — especially in today’s turbulent circumstances — to preserve the status quo established under New START,” Putin told Russia’s Security Council.
He said Moscow is proposing to extend the treaty for another year, but stressed this would only be possible if the U.S. “does the same and refrains from steps that would undermine or disrupt the existing balance of deterrence.”
