New START Demise Raises Risk of Nuclear Escalation Between Moscow and Washington

The US-Russia nuclear treaty New START has expired, ending five decades of negotiated efforts to limit nuclear weapons. The treaty’s demise raises the risk of a new nuclear arms race between Moscow and Washington, with significant strategic and budgetary consequences for both nations. Despite the expiration, US and Russian officials may observe some of the treaty’s obligations, according to reports. The development has sparked concerns among experts, who warn that a new arms race could have devastating consequences. The expiration of New START was first reported by Breaking Defense.