1. Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed extending the New START treaty, a nuclear arms control agreement with the US, for one year beyond its expiration date in 2026.
2. The New START treaty sets limits on the number of deployed warheads and delivery systems such as ballistic missiles and strategic bombers, aiming to prevent an arms race between the US and Russia.
3. The extension is conditional upon the US also agreeing to the prolongation, and it appears that Russia wants to avoid a costly arms race while focusing on managing the financial burden of its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, the US President Donald Trump has expressed willingness to extend the New START treaty and initiate denuclearization talks with China and Russia.
2. The New START treaty sets limits on the number of deployed warheads and delivery systems such as ballistic missiles and strategic bombers, aiming to prevent an arms race between the US and Russia.
3. The extension is conditional upon the US also agreeing to the prolongation, and it appears that Russia wants to avoid a costly arms race while focusing on managing the financial burden of its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, the US President Donald Trump has expressed willingness to extend the New START treaty and initiate denuclearization talks with China and Russia.
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Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested extending the New START treaty, a nuclear arms control agreement with the US, for an additional year after its 2026 expiration. The treaty restricts the number of deployed warheads and delivery systems such as ballistic missiles and strategic bombers.