Russia Says It Will Observe New START Warhead Limits If U.S. Does After Treaty Expiration
7d
Developing
5
Russia says it will continue to observe New START's numerical limits on deployed strategic warheads only so long as the United States does, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told lawmakers, with the Kremlin framing the pledge as a conditional moratorium even as formal inspections and some data exchanges have been suspended since 2023. The statement followed Abu Dhabi talks where U.S. and Russian officials discussed a possible informal six‑month mutual observance and comes amid U.S. moves to press for a broader deal — including President Trump’s calls to replace New START and directives on nuclear testing — even as both sides have restored high‑level military communications.
U.S.–Russia Arms Control
National Security & Nuclear Policy
U.S.–Russia Nuclear Arms Control