US-Russia nuclear treaty expires

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A key nuclear weapons treaty is ending. It’s a sign of Russia’s eroding superpower status
Since the collapse of the old Soviet Union, Russia has cut a substantially diminished figure on the international stage.

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Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
What is the ‘New START Treaty,’ the final US–Russia nuclear pact that expired and pushes the world into an uncharted era?
A New Nuclear Age Beckons as Clock Ticks Down on Last Russia-US Arms Deal
MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The last nuclear treaty ‌between ​Russia and the United States is due ‌to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will ​also play a key role.

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Russia says it's open to diplomacy but will counter any new threats after expiry of nuclear treaty
Russia Won't Be Provoked Into Arms Race After Nuclear Treaty Expires, Ryabkov Says
US-Russia nuclear treaty expires as warnings grow of new arms race
"It's possible that the U.S. and Russia, for the first time in 35 years, begin to increase the number of warheads loaded on long-range missiles or bombers," said Daryl Kimball, executive director of ...

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Russia, criticising US, says lapse of treaty means no more nuclear limits
Expiry of nuclear weapons pact between US and Russia risks new arms race

The end of the START: US and Russia no longer have limits on their nuclear arsenals

For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday,

China says not "fair" to demand nuclear weapons reduction

The New Start Treaty will expire Thursday, removing limits on the U.S. and Russia's arsenals for the first time in over 50 years.

Who Has Nearly 90% Of The World's Nuclear Weapons?

Several nations boast nuclear arsenals, although nearly 90% of all nukes belong to a minority. Here's who holds the lion's share of nuclear weapons.