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Kremlin says it is still waiting for U.S. response to Putin's nuclear treaty offer
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Posted on January 29, 2026
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Russia awaits US response to extend the New START nuclear treaty, which limits strategic arms and is set to expire soon.
Russia Awaits U.S. Response on Nuclear Treaty Extension Proposal
Kremlin's Nuclear Treaty Proposal
MOSCOW, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Russia is still waiting for the United States to respond to President Vladimir Putin's proposal to informally extend for a year the provisions of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between the two countries, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
Implications of New START Expiry
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the expiry of the New START treaty on February 5 could lead to a serious gap in the legal framework regulating nuclear arms.
Details of the New START Treaty
New START, which was signed by presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev in 2010, sets limits on the strategic weapons that each side would use to target the other's critical political and military centres in the event of a nuclear war.
It caps the number of deployed strategic warheads at 1,550 on each side, with no more than 700 deployed ground- or submarine-launched missiles and bomber planes to deliver them.
(Reporting by Dmitry AntonovEditing by Andrew Osborn)
Key Takeaways
- •Russia proposes a one-year extension of the nuclear treaty.
- •The New START treaty is set to expire on February 5.
- •Expiry could lead to a gap in nuclear arms regulation.
- •New START limits strategic warheads and delivery systems.
- •The treaty was originally signed in 2010 by Obama and Medvedev.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kremlin says it is still waiting for U.S. response to Putin's nuclear treaty offer
1What is a strategic weapon?
A strategic weapon is a type of weapon designed to be used against an enemy's critical infrastructure, such as military bases or cities, often with the intent to deter or defeat an adversary in a nuclear conflict.
2What is arms control?
Arms control refers to international agreements or treaties aimed at regulating the production, stockpiling, and use of weapons, particularly nuclear weapons, to enhance global security and reduce the risk of conflict.
