February 6, 2026

Russia said on Wednesday it was open to security talks but would resolutely counter any new threats after the lapse of the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty with the U.S.

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired at midnight on Thursday February 5, marking the end of over half a century of limits on both sides' strategic nuclear armaments. Moscow said the U.S. had not responded to President Vladimir Putin's proposal to keep observing the missile and warhead limits for another 12 months.

"Essentially, our ideas are being deliberately ignored. This (U.S.) approach appears mistaken and regrettable," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

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