Russia extends nuclear pact limits for another year

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that Moscow will continue to abide by the only nuclear arms control agreement it holds with the United States for another year, despite it being set to expire in early 2026.

The last major arms control treaty between the world’s largest nuclear powers, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, is scheduled to end in February 2026. Putin and President Donald Trump discussed the matter during an Alaska summit in August, as Washington pursues denuclearization talks with major rivals, including Russia and China.