Published: Feb 07, 2026, 10:06 IST | Updated: Feb 07, 2026, 10:06 IST
Russia suspended inspections in 2023 over Ukraine tensions but stayed within numerical caps, proposing a one-year extension in September 2025—welcomed initially by Trump but unmet by a new pact. The US views New START as outdated, pushing for a trilateral deal including China amid arsenal growth (Russia nearing 1,500 warheads), while Moscow blames Washington for escalation.