US-Russia nuclear treaty nears expiry, Kremlin warns of 'dangerous' moment: Why New START matters for global security
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Why in news
The Kremlin warned of a 'dangerous' phase as the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia, nears its expiration.
Background
The New START treaty is set to expire on Thursday (February 5, 2026). Russia has proposed a one-year extension of the treaty, which the US has not yet responded to.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNew START: The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia.
- FactRussia proposed a one-year extension of the New START treaty.
- S&TNew START provides a binding framework to limit and verify strategic nuclear weapons.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of the expiration of the New START treaty on global strategic stability and the prospects of renewed nuclear arms control frameworks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Verification gap: Absence of formal limits and verification mechanisms for strategic nuclear arsenals.
- Geopolitical friction: Impact of heightened global tensions on the feasibility of bilateral arms control.
- Proliferation risk: Potential for unregulated nuclear expansion in the absence of binding international frameworks.
Keywords: strategic stability · nuclear non-proliferation · arms control · geopolitical tension · verification mechanism
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