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Watch: The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Watch: The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?
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The New START Treaty, a nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia, expired on February 5, 2026. Initially signed in 2010, the treaty limited the number of strategic nuclear warheads that both countries could possess. The expiration left no limit on the number of nuclear weapons the US and Russia can stockpile. This development marks a significant shift in the two nations' nuclear policies. The treaty's demise has raised concerns about the potential for increased nuclear proliferation and instability. As a result, it is unclear what steps will be taken by the US and Russia to address this new reality.

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Alex Foster 40% BBC 50% Daniel Bush 60% New START Treaty 80% United States ×290% Russia ×290%

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nuclear weapons 100% new start treaty 90% nuclear arms control 80% united states 70% russia 70% stockpile 60% treaty expiration 50% 21st century 40%

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