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Russia Urges U.S. to Extend New START Treaty

12/10/2025

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Russia awaits a formal U.S. response to President Putin's proposal to extend the New START treaty, which expires on February 5.
Sergei Shoigu highlighted urgency, noting fewer than 100 days remain.
Putin's proposal would extend current nuclear warhead limits for another year.
Experts, including former negotiator Rose Gottemoeller, say the extension could allow the United States to focus on China's nuclear expansion without new Russian deployments.

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Russia awaits a formal U.S. response to President Putin's proposal to extend the New START treaty, which expires on February 5.
Sergei Shoigu highlighted urgency, noting fewer than 100 days remain.
Putin's proposal would extend current nuclear warhead limits for another year.
Experts, including former negotiator Rose Gottemoeller, say the extension could allow the United States to focus on China's nuclear expansion without new Russian deployments.