Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits — as long as US does the same

Following the expiration of the New START treaty on February 5th, Russia has agreed to adhere to its nuclear arms limits with the U.S., contingent on Washington doing the same. The New START treaty, signed in 2010, placed restrictions on the number of deployed nuclear weapons for both countries. The treaty's expiration has raised concerns about a potential unconstrained nuclear arms race. While Russia has signaled a willingness to abide by the treaty limits, the U.S., under President Trump, has expressed interest in a new agreement that includes China, a condition Beijing has rejected. Russia will monitor U.S. actions to determine its own future course of action regarding strategic arms limitations.

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