New START Out: Is Nuclear War Back in Fashion?

BY: Atul Singh

Putin's speeches on Kremlin website are compelling, but sound more strident in Russian. He argues Ukraine was created by Russia.

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Putin's February speech and July article reveal Russian resentment and Putin's paranoia in his long-term narrative.

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Putin complains about NATO's expansion and accuses the US-led West of seeking "unlimited power," killing and creating refugees.

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Putin accused the West of spending $150bn on helping Ukraine, while the G7 earmarked $60bn to help poor countries.

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Putin announced Russia's suspension from the New START Treaty, aimed at reducing nuclear warheads and their delivery vehicles.

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New START Treaty limits nuclear warheads and delivery systems between the US and Russia, extended through February 4, 2026.

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START negotiations began in 1982 and led to the signing of START I Treaty in 1991. Russia signed New START Treaty in 2010.

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Russia has suspended its participation in the New START Treaty and put conditions to discuss NATO's nuclear arsenals.

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