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Russia Urges New START Extension Amid U.S.-China Silence

1/20/2026

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Russia and the United States lack direct communication about the New START treaty’s expiration on February 5.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, proposed a one-year extension contingent on U.S. agreement, but received no formal response.
U.S. President Donald Trump seeks China's involvement in a new agreement, but China has declined.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized Russia's understanding of China's stance because China has a smaller nuclear arsenal.

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Russia and the United States lack direct communication about the New START treaty’s expiration on February 5.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, proposed a one-year extension contingent on U.S. agreement, but received no formal response.
U.S. President Donald Trump seeks China's involvement in a new agreement, but China has declined.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized Russia's understanding of China's stance because China has a smaller nuclear arsenal.