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New START Treaty Set to Expire Amid Nuclear Tensions

2/2/2026

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  • The New START treaty, the last agreement limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals, expires February 4, 2026, with no extension negotiations.
  • Signed in 2010, the treaty established verification and compliance mechanisms and covers 87% of the world's nuclear weapons.
  • There are currently no plans for new disarmament negotiations.
  • Aggressive actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin raise concerns about nuclear war and disarmament efforts.