US President Donald Trump has called for a new treaty following the expiration of the New START nuclear arms control treaty with Russia.
Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that rather than extend New START, "we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new, improved, and modernized Treaty that can last long into the future."
Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively proposed last September extending New START by another year. But no agreement was reached with the United States, and the treaty expired on Thursday.
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Quiz 1:
What did US President Donald Trump suggest regarding the New START treaty?
A. He proposed an immediate extension of the current treaty.
B. He suggested working on a new, improved, and modernized treaty.
C. He advocated for completely dismantling all nuclear weapons.
D. He called for a joint military exercise with Russia.
Quiz 2:
When did Russian President Vladimir Putin initially propose extending the New START treaty?
A. Thursday, February 6th, 2026
B. Last Thursday
C. Last September
D. Immediately following the treaty's expiration
Quiz 3:
What is stated about the outcome of discussions between the United States and Russia concerning the New START treaty?
A. An agreement was reached to extend the treaty for another year.
B. The United States unilaterally extended the treaty despite Russian objections.
C. No agreement was reached, and the treaty expired.
D. A new treaty was immediately signed and ratified by both countries.
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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: C
Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that rather than extend New START, "we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new, improved, and modernized Treaty that can last long into the future."
Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively proposed last September extending New START by another year. But no agreement was reached with the United States, and the treaty expired on Thursday.
Okay, I understand the format. Here are three four-choice quizzes based on the provided article, adhering strictly to your instructions.
Quiz 1:
What did US President Donald Trump suggest regarding the New START treaty?
A. He proposed an immediate extension of the current treaty.
B. He suggested working on a new, improved, and modernized treaty.
C. He advocated for completely dismantling all nuclear weapons.
D. He called for a joint military exercise with Russia.
Quiz 2:
When did Russian President Vladimir Putin initially propose extending the New START treaty?
A. Thursday, February 6th, 2026
B. Last Thursday
C. Last September
D. Immediately following the treaty's expiration
Quiz 3:
What is stated about the outcome of discussions between the United States and Russia concerning the New START treaty?
A. An agreement was reached to extend the treaty for another year.
B. The United States unilaterally extended the treaty despite Russian objections.
C. No agreement was reached, and the treaty expired.
D. A new treaty was immediately signed and ratified by both countries.
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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2: C
Quiz 3: C
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Trump wants a new nuclear treaty with Russia, instead of extending the expired New START. He proposes modernized experts develop a lasting agreement. Putin previously suggested extending it, but no deal was
Trump wants a new nuclear treaty with Russia, instead of extending the expired New START. He proposes modernized experts develop a lasting agreement. Putin previously suggested extending it, but no deal was
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260206_04/
Date: Feb. 6, 2026
Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2026-02-06
Created: 2026/02/06 07:40
Updated: 2026/02/06 07:59
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