Overview

• The New START treaty, limiting US and Russian strategic nuclear weapons, is set to expire on February 5, 2026.
• Russia suspended its participation in the treaty in 2023 due to US support for Ukraine but has adhered to its limits.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that a new treaty must encompass other states and European nuclear infrastructure.
• Izvestia newspaper reported that Russia will not sign a new agreement, citing an unidentified senior Russian source.
• President Putin recently announced updates to Russia's nuclear policy, extending scenarios for potential nuclear weapon use.