The New START treaty, signed between the US and Russia in 2010, expires in February this year. This is the last remaining treaty between the two countries on the limitation of nuclear weapons, and questions have arisen regarding its future.
Redaksiya reports that the New START treaty limits the number of strategic offensive weapons. According to the treaty, each party cannot possess more than 1550 warheads and more than 700 deployed missiles and heavy bombers. The expiration of the treaty will determine the future relations between the parties in the field of armaments. The Russian side has not yet made an official statement regarding the extension of the treaty or the signing of a new agreement. The US side, however, has stated its readiness to hold talks regarding the future of the treaty.
The extension of the treaty or the signing of a new agreement is of great importance for international security. It is crucial for the parties to engage in constructive dialogue to prevent an arms race and the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The expiration of the treaty could also lead to increased tension between the two countries or the start of a new arms race. For this reason, it is imperative that the parties make a decision regarding the future of the treaty soon and inform the international community.