politics
February 11, 2026
Russia to act responsibly despite New START expiration
Vasily Nebenzya says Russia is ready for an equal dialogue to "fix the situation"
TL;DR
- Russia states it is no longer bound by obligations under the New START treaty.
- This follows the US's failure to respond to Moscow's proposals regarding the treaty.
- Russia vows to act responsibly and prudently in the field of strategic stability.
- Moscow remains open to working on an equal basis to improve international security.
- The New START treaty expired on February 5.
- Russia suggested extending the treaty for another year but received no official response from Washington.
- Russia believes that if the scope of New START were expanded, it should include nuclear powers such as the UK and France.