By Department of Defense News
WASHINGTON, D.C. The United States and the Russian Federation have agreed to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty for five years, U.S. officials announced Thursday.
The treaty was due to expire Friday.
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Russia, US move to extend arms pact welcomed, but expectations low on ties
The United States and Russia on Wednesday extended a key arms control pact for five years, preserving the last treaty limiting deployments of the world s two largest strategic nuclear arsenals.
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, better known as the New START that was due to expire on Friday, was extended to Feb 5, 2026. (US) President (Joe) Biden pledged to keep the American people safe from nuclear threats by restoring US leadership on arms control and nonproliferation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he has told President Vladimir Putin that the United States would no longer tolerate Russia s aggressive actions against the United States, including interference in American elections.