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Nuclear weapons

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US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

US, Russia close in on deal to continue New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports

A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system on display during a military parade in Moscow, in May 2025.
A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system on display during a military parade in Moscow, in May 2025.

NATO calls for ‘restraint’ as last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires

File photo of an unarmed Trident II D5 missile test-launched from a US Navy ballistic missile submarine off the coast of California on March 26, 2018.
File photo of an unarmed Trident II D5 missile test-launched from a US Navy ballistic missile submarine off the coast of California on March 26, 2018.

Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry

Russia's Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system unit drives in Red Square during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. Maxim Bogodvid/Host agency RIA Novosti/Handout via REUTERS
Russia's Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system unit drives in Red Square during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. Maxim Bogodvid/Host agency RIA Novosti/Handout via REUTERS

Expiration of US-Russia arms treaty regrettable, says China

FILE PHOTO: Barack Obama (L) and Dmitry Medvedev, who were then the U.S. and Russian presidents, sign the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START II) at Prague Castle in Prague April 8, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Barack Obama (L) and Dmitry Medvedev, who were then the U.S. and Russian presidents, sign the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START II) at Prague Castle in Prague April 8, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Reed/File Photo

Japan atomic bomb survivors fear nuclear war as US-Russia arms control pact expires

US President Donald Trump did not follow up on Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend warhead limits in the agreement for one year.
US President Donald Trump did not follow up on Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend warhead limits in the agreement for one year.

UN chief calls New START expiration ‘grave moment’

(FILES) This US Air Force handout photograph shows an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile as it launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time on February 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Russia vowed on February 4, 2026,  to act "responsibly" should its last nuclear treaty with the United States expire on February 5, amid mounting fears the agreement's collapse could spur a new arms race between the top nuclear powers. The New START agreement, signed in 2010, limits the number of nuclear warheads each side can deploy. (Photo by Clayton WEAR / US AIR FORCE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /US AIR FORCE /CLAYTON WEAR/ HANDOUT " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
(FILES) This US Air Force handout photograph shows an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile as it launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time on February 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Russia vowed on February 4, 2026,  to act "responsibly" should its last nuclear treaty with the United States expire on February 5, amid mounting fears the agreement's collapse could spur a new arms race between the top nuclear powers. The New START agreement, signed in 2010, limits the number of nuclear warheads each side can deploy. (Photo by Clayton WEAR / US AIR FORCE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /US AIR FORCE /CLAYTON WEAR/ HANDOUT " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

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A 2008 photo shows a Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile on display in Red Square during Moscow's Victory Day Parade.
A 2008 photo shows a Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile on display in Red Square during Moscow's Victory Day Parade.

Russia ‘no longer bound’ by nuclear arms limits as treaty with US ends

A 2008 photo shows a Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile on display in Red Square during Moscow's Victory Day Parade.
A 2008 photo shows a Russian Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile on display in Red Square during Moscow's Victory Day Parade.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.