New Start

US accuses Russia of 'not complying' with nuclear treaty

Washington faults Moscow for suspending inspections and cancelling talks under New START Treaty as tensions rise over Ukraine conflict.

What does Russia hope to achieve with its escalation in Ukraine?

While some are debating possible war scenarios, others think that Russia just wants to reach an agreement with the West on a new security architecture across its European borders.

Multiple issues cloud the upcoming Biden-Putin meet

If history is any kind of guide, then, Russian and American leaders will try to reinforce their respective spheres of influence in different parts of the world.

Putin signs extension of New START arms control treaty

Signed in 2010, New START caps at 1,550 the number of nuclear warheads that can be deployed by Moscow and Washington, which control the world's largest nuclear arsenals.

Russia's Parliament ratifies extension of nuclear arms pact with US

The pact, which is set to expire next week, regulates the amount of strategic nuclear weapons that Kremlin and Washington can deploy. Once signed by President Vladimir Putin, the deal will be extended for five years.

Biden, Putin discuss ties as both sides trade files to extend nuclear pact

Moscow reached out last week to request the call, according to US officials. Biden agreed but wanted first to prepare with his staff and speak with European allies, including the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany.

US offers to extend New START nuclear arms treaty with Russia

The New START deal, which was signed in 2010 and expires in February, limits the numbers of strategic nuclear warheads, missiles and bombers that Russia and the United States can deploy.

China rebukes US for 'Open Skies Treaty' withdrawal

Beijing says Trump administration's decision to pull out from 35-nation treaty including Russia will have a negative impact on international arms control and disarmament.

The world's only remaining nuclear treaty is about to expire

After the fallout of nearly every major nuclear agreement, New START is the last accord keeping the world from slipping back into a Cold War.

Russia deploys first hypersonic nuclear-capable missiles

Moscow deploys its first regiment of Avangard, capable of carrying nukes at 27 times the speed of sound, a decision that President Vladimir Putin has boasted puts his country in a class of its own.

Trump vows to take US to top of nuclear pack

The US president says he would like to see a nuclear-free world, but his country will not "fall behind" anyone with its nuclear weapons cache. Trump's rhetoric is out of step with a Pentagon assessment of US strategic capability.