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Putin Proposes One-Year New START Extension Amid Arms Race Concerns

10/6/2025

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President Putin proposed extending New START limits for one year.
The treaty requires on-site inspections and data exchanges, which Russia does not comply.
Analysts say Russia aims to avoid a United States (U.S.) arms race despite modernization.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of an arms race and delegates emphasized cooperation to eliminate nuclear weapons.

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President Putin proposed extending New START limits for one year.
The treaty requires on-site inspections and data exchanges, which Russia does not comply.
Analysts say Russia aims to avoid a United States (U.S.) arms race despite modernization.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of an arms race and delegates emphasized cooperation to eliminate nuclear weapons.