Trump rejects call from Russia’s Putin to extend cap on nuclear deployments

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraFebruary 6, 2026 at 02:07 AM

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US President Donald Trump rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer to extend the recently expired New START treaty, which limited the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons. Trump stated he prefers negotiating a new, modernized treaty with Russia, potentially including China, despite Beijing's lack of interest. The New START treaty's expiration removes limits on the nuclear arsenals of the US and Russia, raising concerns about a potential arms race. While Putin offered to abide by the treaty for another year if the US reciprocated, the US ignored the offer, citing concerns that the treaty limited its missile deployment capabilities. Russia expressed regret over the treaty's expiration, pledging a responsible approach to nuclear weapons based on its national interests.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Kremlin 30% Dmitry Peskov 40% China ×250% New START ×370% Vladimir Putin ×280% Donald Trump ×490% United States ×490% Russia ×590%

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nuclear weapons 100% nuclear treaty 90% strategic nuclear deployment 80% arms race 70% new start 70% nuclear arsenals 60% international relations 50% national security 50%