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Less Than 50 Days Before New START Treaty Expires

Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety, 19 Dec 25

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or the New START Agreement, is set to expire on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 – in less than 50 days.  The New START Agreement is the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation.

It was signed in 2010.  It limits the number of strategic long-term nuclear warheads and launchers that the United States and Russia can deploy. 

And, without any New START Agreement, there would be no limits on United States and Russian nuclear weapons stockpiles.

In September, President Putin offered a one-year extension; President Trump, unfortunately, has not responded in an official manner. https://nuclearactive.org/putin-proposed-to-extend-new-start-treaty-for-one-year-trump-has-not-formerly-responded/

December 22, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics international