Expiration of New START Treaty Increases Nuclear Warhead Limits for U.S. and Russia

The expiration of the New START treaty has led to a significant change in nuclear arms control between the United States and Russia. Bloomberg posted on X, the treaty, which previously limited both nations to 3,300 deployed nuclear warheads, is no longer in effect. This development allows the two countries to potentially increase their combined arsenal to approximately 6,000 nuclear warheads, raising concerns about global security and arms proliferation. The New START treaty had been a cornerstone of nuclear arms reduction efforts, and its expiration marks a pivotal moment in international relations.