The last US-Russia arms control treaty is expiring. We must stop a new arms race | Edward J Markey

2026-02-05 - 10:15

New Start expires on Thursday. That leaves no limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals Let’s be honest: America needs another nuclear weapon about as much as Donald Trump deserves a Nobel peace prize. Yet on Thursday, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the U S and Russia will expire. When the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty – New Start – goes away, there will be no limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals for the first time in more than 50 years. Edward J Markey represents Massachusetts in the US Senate. He is a co-chair of the bicameral congressional nuclear weapons and arms control working group Continue reading...