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The last U.S.–Russia nuclear arms control treaty, New START, expires, raising fears of a renewed arms race. António Guterres warns the lapse threatens global security and urges fresh negotiations. Despite the collapse of formal arms control, the United States and Russia agree to restore high-level military dialogue after Ukraine talks, signaling limited cooperation amid ongoing tensions.
Thursday, 5 February, 2026