New START treaty

The New START treaty, a 2010 agreement between the US and Russia limiting deployed nuclear warheads, is set to expire. This treaty was the last remaining arms control agreement between the two nations. Its impending expiry is newsworthy because experts warn it could trigger a fresh nuclear arms race. Russia has stated it is "no longer bound" by the treaty's limits. Recent developments include discussions between Russia and the US regarding nuclear arms, with both sides agreeing on the need for quick talks. The US has also accused China of conducting secret nuclear tests. The treaty's expiration and the lack of a replacement agreement significantly increase the risk of unchecked nuclear proliferation and heightened tensions between the US and Russia.