WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a brand new nuclear treaty after the last agreement with Russia expired, prompting fears of a new global arms race. Despite the stalemate on New START, Trump has enthusiastically restarted diplomacy with Russia and invited President Vladimir Putin to Alaska last August. - 'Unconstrained nuclear competition' -Campaigners have warned that the end of the New START treaty could trigger a global arms race, and urged nuclear powers to enter negotiations. Russia and the United States together control more than 80 percent of the world's nuclear warheads. Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, which warns of nuclear risks, agreed that China should engage.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 06, 2026 02:53 UTC