United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the expiration of the New START Treaty on February 4 as a significant threat to global security. The treaty, which limits the number of deployed nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia, has played a key role in arms control for over a decade.
Guterres emphasized that the lapse of the agreement could increase tensions and undermine efforts to maintain international peace and stability. He called on the involved parties to engage in dialogue and work toward extending or replacing the treaty.
**Why this matters**
The New START Treaty is the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the world’s two largest nuclear powers. Its expiration removes limits on deployed strategic nuclear weapons, raising concerns about a potential arms race and reduced transparency. This development could complicate diplomatic relations and increase global security risks.
Source: NewsData