Russia stated it no longer considers itself bound by the nuclear arsenal limitation treaty
Russia stated it no longer considers itself obligated to comply with nuclear arsenal limitations due to the expiration of the Russian-American START III treaty, which officially ceases to be active on February 5. The corresponding statement was published by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 4.
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The ministry noted that from the moment the treaty expires, its participants are no longer bound by any mutual obligations, including key provisions on nuclear arms control, and can independently determine further steps. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also emphasized Russia's readiness to take military-technical measures in response to potential threats to national security.
At the same time, the Russian side stated that in the future it remains open to political-diplomatic dialogue and finding ways to stabilize the strategic situation, if appropriate conditions are created for this.
The START III treaty, also known as New START, was the last major agreement between the U.S. and Russia in the field of reducing and limiting strategic nuclear weapons. It was signed in 2010 and entered into force in 2011. After its expiration, the world is left for the first time in many decades without a legal mechanism for controlling the nuclear arsenals of the largest states.
Earlier, Russian officials had already stated the country's readiness to exist in new conditions without such restrictions. In turn, U.S. President Donald Trump noted that he would allow the treaty to expire, but advocated for a new, more beneficial agreement. In 2023, Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of Russia's participation in START III, although the treaty itself does not provide for such a procedure.
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