New START Treaty Expires, Raising Global Nuclear Concerns
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Washington — The New START nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expired on Feb. 5, removing legally binding limits on deployed strategic warheads and delivery systems. Governments and international organizations warned of elevated nuclear competition as the U.S., Russia and China pursue modernization and expansion. U.S. and Russian officials held talks in Abu Dhabi and agreed to resume high-level military dialogue this week. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged return to negotiations. President Donald Trump called for a new, broader treaty including China. This development prompted congressional and diplomatic responses. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. 2010: New START negotiated to limit U.S.-Russia strategic arsenals and verification.
- 2. Feb. 5, 2011: New START entered into force with numerical caps and inspections.
- 3. 2021: Parties extended prior agreements leading toward the current expiry window.
- 4. Feb. 5, 2026: New START expired, removing legal caps on deployed strategic warheads.
- 5. Feb. 5–6, 2026: Abu Dhabi talks, resumed military dialogue, presidential statements and U.N. appeals followed the expiry.
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