Russia has expressed regret over the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. The Kremlin emphasized the importance of such agreements in maintaining strategic stability between the two countries.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not support continuing the current treaty’s restrictions and expressed interest in negotiating a new, improved deal. The treaty, which limited the number of deployed nuclear weapons, officially ended recently.
**Why this matters**
The expiration of the treaty removes formal limits on the nuclear arsenals of the world’s two largest nuclear powers, raising concerns about a potential arms race. Future negotiations will be crucial in determining the direction of U.S.-Russia arms control and global security.
Source: NewsData