Event Brief
New START Treaty Expires, Fears of Arms Race Rise
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: The expiration of the New START treaty leaves US and Russia without nuclear limits, raising global tensions.
WHO: United States, Russia
WHAT: Expiration of the New START nuclear treaty
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 10:26 PM ET
WHERE: Global
WHY: No limits on nuclear stockpiles increases risk of nuclear conflict
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