The New START treaty between the United States and Russia has officially expired, ending the last active nuclear arms control agreement between the two countries. Former President Donald Trump has stated that a new treaty is necessary to replace the expired agreement.
The New START treaty, which limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, was seen as a key element in maintaining nuclear stability. With its expiration, both nations currently have no formal limits on their nuclear arsenals.
**Why this matters**
The expiration of New START removes the only existing framework for nuclear arms control between the U.S. and Russia, potentially increasing risks related to nuclear arms competition. Renewing or replacing such agreements is considered important for global security and strategic stability.
Source: NewsData