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End of a Nuclear Era: US–Russia Treaty Expiry Raises Global Alarm

End of a Nuclear Era: US–Russia Treaty Expiry Raises Global Alarm

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February 5, 2026

The expiry of the US–Russia nuclear treaty signals a more unstable global future. With no binding limits on the largest nuclear arsenals, the risk of escalation grows, and trust between major powers weakens. The collapse of this agreement shakes the foundation of global nuclear restraint and places added pressure on