Russia Warns of Countermeasures After New START Expiry
Russia says it is ready to take military-technical countermeasures after the 2010 New START arms control treaty expires in 2026, as Washington gives no response.
Russia will remain ready to take decisive military-technical countermeasures to neutralize potential threats to its national security after the expiration of the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
The statement was issued in connection with the approaching expiration of the Treaty between Russia and the United States on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, known as DSNV or New START, which expires on February 5, 2026.
Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated that Moscow is prepared to continue observing the treaty’s restrictions for one year after its expiration. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitrii Peskov later said that this proposal remains on the table, but Russia has not yet received any response from the United States.
The Kremlin has also warned that the expiration of New START would have a negative impact on strategic security, while emphasizing that Russia’s proposal to maintain the existing framework of restrictions remains valid.