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New START Treaty Faces Uncertain Future Amid Ukraine Conflict

1/8/2026

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The New START treaty is set to expire on February 5, 2026, with no successor talks amid the Ukraine conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a one-year extension of New START limits.
Neither country has formally addressed the extension proposal.
U.S. President Donald Trump aims for denuclearization talks with Russia and China.
Experts urge reducing accidental nuclear war risks due to inadequate Russia-NATO communications.

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The New START treaty is set to expire on February 5, 2026, with no successor talks amid the Ukraine conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a one-year extension of New START limits.
Neither country has formally addressed the extension proposal.
U.S. President Donald Trump aims for denuclearization talks with Russia and China.
Experts urge reducing accidental nuclear war risks due to inadequate Russia-NATO communications.