LOADING ERROR LOADINGMOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States that left no caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century. Arms control experts say the termination of the New START Treaty could set the stage for an unconstrained nuclear arms race. “China should be a part of the agreement.”In his first term, Trump tried and failed to push for a three-way nuclear pact involving China. Beijing has balked at any restrictions on its smaller but growing nuclear arsenal, while urging the U.S. to resume nuclear talks with Russia. “Such a scenario could lead to a years-long, dangerous three-way nuclear arms buildup.”___Associated Press writer Ken Moritsugu in Beijing contributed.

Source: Huffington Post February 05, 2026 17:35 UTC