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Russia Says Nukes Guard Against War Post-START Expiry

6/25/2026

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Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said nuclear weapons are the only guarantee against global war.
The New START treaty between Russia and the United States expired in February, ending limits on warheads.
Both sides have not announced renewal plans despite agreeing to restart high-level talks.
President Donald Trump urged a new treaty that would include China.
Moscow said Britain and France should join if China does.

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Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said nuclear weapons are the only guarantee against global war.
The New START treaty between Russia and the United States expired in February, ending limits on warheads.
Both sides have not announced renewal plans despite agreeing to restart high-level talks.
President Donald Trump urged a new treaty that would include China.
Moscow said Britain and France should join if China does.