Russia says nuclear weapons the ‘only’ guarantee against global war (opens original article in a new tab)

Russian officials stated that nuclear weapons are the sole deterrent preventing global war, as the expired New START treaty leaves no restrictions on Russia and the US nuclear arsenals. No progress has been made on renewing the treaty despite agreed military talks, with Russia suggesting nuclear allies should be included in any new agreement.

• Russian officials claim nuclear weapons are the 'only' guarantee against global war
• The New START nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the US expired in February 2023
• No progress has been made on renewing or replacing the treaty despite agreed military talks
• Russia suggests nuclear allies like Britain and France should be included in any new nuclear agreement