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Putin Urges Dialogue Amid Renewed Arms Race Threats

10/5/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Western nations have dismantled security frameworks, risking an arms race without dialogue.
Putin says Russia can address threats and notes it ended its ground-based missile moratorium due to U.S. deployments.
Putin emphasizes the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), expiring February 5, 2026, and offers a one-year post-expiration extension to preserve balance.

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Story summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Western nations have dismantled security frameworks, risking an arms race without dialogue.
Putin says Russia can address threats and notes it ended its ground-based missile moratorium due to U.S. deployments.
Putin emphasizes the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), expiring February 5, 2026, and offers a one-year post-expiration extension to preserve balance.