Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the successful test launch of Russia’s new Sarmat nuclear missile on Tuesday. He described the weapon as the world’s most powerful strategic missile during televised remarks from Moscow. The announcement matters because the missile strengthens Russia’s nuclear deterrence amid growing tensions with Western nations. State television showed Strategic Missile Forces […]
New START treaty
New start treaty ends, raising nuclear tensions worldwide
The landmark New Start treaty between the United States and Russia officially expired on Thursday, ending decades of nuclear restraint and leaving both countries free to expand their strategic arsenals without legal limits. Signed more than half a century ago during the Cold War era, New Start capped each side’s missiles, launchers, and strategic warheads, […]
New START expires as US targets China
The United States accused China of secretly testing nuclear weapons in 2020, calling for a broader arms treaty including Beijing. The announcement came at a global disarmament conference in Geneva, a day after the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired. Washington urged the need for a new agreement as China rapidly expands […]
Pope Leo warns US, Russia: Act now
Pope Leo on Wednesday urged the United States and Russia to renew the New START nuclear treaty. He warned the world faces a critical moment as the pact nears expiration. The pope called for immediate steps to prevent a renewed arms race and growing instability. During his weekly audience at the Vatican, Pope Leo stressed […]
Trump warns of ‘new terrifying world’ over treaty
Washington D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a “new terrifying world” as the New START nuclear arms treaty with Russia risks expiring. The treaty, which limits strategic nuclear arsenals, faces a standstill over membership, including China. Experts say its potential lapse could reduce global nuclear transparency. The New START treaty, set to expire on […]
Global nuclear arms control faces growing strain in 2026
Global nuclear arms control is expected to weaken further in 2026, experts warn. Key treaties face expiry or deadlock, raising risks to international security. Analysts describe the outlook for nuclear safeguards as bleak. Two major developments will shape the year ahead. The US-Russia New START treaty expires on February 5, removing limits on nuclear arsenals. […]