The end of US-Russia nuclear treaty is a dangerous signal for deterrance
- Posted on February 4, 2026
- By Le Monde
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The end of US-Russia nuclear treaty is a dangerous signal for deterrance

EDITORIAL. The expiration of the New START nuclear treaty between Russia and the US on Thursday signals the start of a worrying new era of nuclear deterrence, one that could lead to an increase in the number of nuclear-armed states and the expansion of existing arsenals.