New START expires, UN urges urgent new nuclear pact amid rising global tensions.
Washington/Moscow, Web Desk: The landmark New START nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia officially expired on February 5, 2026, leaving no active agreement to regulate strategic nuclear weapons. Despite calls for extension or alternative frameworks, both nations have yet to reach a consensus. Russian officials stress diplomatic efforts for strategic stability, but treaty terms no longer apply. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges both powers to sign a new nuclear pact to reduce global security threats and curb the nuclear arms race. Experts warn that the expiration marks a dangerous phase in global geopolitics.
