THE United States and Russia can initiate dialogue on nuclear disarmament following the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), according to Daryl Kimball, Executive Director of the Arms Control Association.
The New START treaty between the US and Russia is set to expire on 5 February.
“Even with the end of New START, it is not too late for the leaders of the two countries to put the world on a safer path by taking commonsense actions to build down the nuclear danger and launch serious and sustained nuclear disarmament negotiations,” Kimball said.
He highlighted the necessity to invite other countries, including China, the UK, and France, to the negotiation table.
Russian President Vladimir Putin previously announced that Moscow was ready to continue adhering to the New START limitations for one year after its February 2026 expiration, but only if the United States reciprocated. In response, US President Donald Trump reportedly called the proposal “a good idea.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on 29 January that the United States had not yet responded to Russia’s initiative regarding the treaty. Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on 29 January that Beijing welcomed Russia’s positive approach concerning the proposed yearlong extension of responsibilities under the New START.
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