Fears grow of new nuclear arms race as key U.S.-Russia treaty expires

Key Highlights

• New START treaty expires, eliminating limits on U. S. and Russian nuclear arsenals.
• The treaty capped deployed warheads at 1,550 for each country.
• No ongoing discussions between the U. S. and Russia regarding future arms control.
• Expiration increases the risk of misunderstandings between the two nations.
• Experts warn of the potential for an arms race without new agreements.