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New START Treaty Expiration Sparks Nuclear Risk Concerns

1/31/2026

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The New START treaty between the United States and Russia expires February 5, 2026, raising concerns about nuclear risk without a successor.
Signed in 2010, the treaty limits both sides to 1,550 deployed strategic warheads and includes inspections; inspections halted in 2023 after Russia suspended participation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in a new treaty, but negotiations would be lengthy and contested over which nations should participate.

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The New START treaty between the United States and Russia expires February 5, 2026, raising concerns about nuclear risk without a successor.
Signed in 2010, the treaty limits both sides to 1,550 deployed strategic warheads and includes inspections; inspections halted in 2023 after Russia suspended participation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in a new treaty, but negotiations would be lengthy and contested over which nations should participate.