A significant step is about to be taken in world politics. Discussions are being held regarding the future of the existing agreement on limiting nuclear weapons between the US and Russia. These discussions are aimed at reducing tensions in the fields of international security and arms control.
According to information provided by Redaksiya, two out of three sources informed about the matter stated that an agreement on the project plan has been reached, but it still requires the approval of the leaders of both countries. A third source, however, claims that meetings were held in Abu Dhabi within the last 24 hours, but no agreement has been reached yet.
According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), by 2025, Russia will be the country with the most nuclear weapons, possessing 5,459, while the US will have 5,177. China's warhead count is estimated to be slightly over 600. One of the sources stated, "The practical consequences of the project agreement mean that both sides will adhere to the terms of the agreement for at least 6 months, and during this period, negotiations will be held on a potential new agreement." The New START treaty, an extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaties (START 1 and START 2) signed by the US with the Soviet Union in 1991 and with the Russian Federation in 1993, was signed in 2010.
The US-based news platform Axios reported that Washington and Moscow have decided to proceed with a successor to the New START treaty, which was last extended for one year and expires today. One of the officials stated, "We have agreed to act in good faith with Russia and begin discussions on how the system can be renewed." The current nuclear treaty in force between Washington and Moscow limits long-range nuclear warheads and missiles. Russia had announced that it would adhere to the obligations of the treaty, which expired last year, for another year. The additional period for the treaty also concluded today. The report further detailed that negotiations regarding the New START treaty continued late into Wednesday night.