Nuclear Treaty Expires: World Faces 'Super War' Threat as US-Russia Arms Race Escalates
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Nuclear Treaty Expires: World Faces 'Super War' Threat as US-Russia Arms Race Escalates
- •The 'New START' treaty, the last legal restriction on US and Russian nuclear weapons, expires on February 5, 2026.
- •Without the treaty, experts fear a rapid escalation in nuclear arsenals, potentially doubling active warheads within months.
- •Donald Trump's administration expressed disinterest in old treaties, seeking a 'better and stronger' deal to counter Russia and China.
- •Russia, under Vladimir Putin, has developed advanced weapons like 'Oreshnik' and 'Poseidon' that are outside existing treaty scopes.
- •China is silently expanding its nuclear arsenal to 1,000 warheads, refusing to join treaties until US and Russia reduce their stockpiles.
Why It Matters: The expiration of the New START treaty threatens an uncontrolled nuclear arms race, raising global 'Super War' fears.
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