US and Russia Set to Engage in New Cold War as Historic Nuclear Arms Treaty Expires
For the first time since 1972, a treaty designed to limit the US and Russian nuclear arsenals has reached its expiration date, leaving both nations vulnerable to an arms race. The New START Treaty, which was in place for over a decade, mandated that both countries keep their intercontinental ballistic missiles and bombers below a certain threshold of nuclear warheads.
The agreement's collapse marks a significant shift in the global nuclear landscape, with many warning of a potential new Cold War between the US, Russia, and China. Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts described the situation as "serious," stating that without a new arms control deal, the world risks an escalation into chaos.
The expiration of the treaty was attributed to disagreements over China's inclusion in any future agreements, with President Donald Trump arguing that Beijing should be part of the pact. In contrast, Russian President Vladimir Putin had indicated willingness to extend the treaty, but ultimately decided against it due to ongoing tensions with Ukraine.
While some lawmakers have sounded the alarm on the risks of an arms race, others remain hopeful that a deal can still be reached. Sources close to the negotiations revealed that a "good faith" agreement is being discussed, where both countries would continue to follow the expired treaty's rules.
However, Deputy Chair of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev seemed to suggest otherwise, tweeting that "winter is coming" and stating that all previous treaties have been in the past. The timing of his message was notable, as it came on the same day the treaty expired.
As the world watches with bated breath, one thing is clear: without a new arms control deal, the stakes are higher than ever for global security.
For the first time since 1972, a treaty designed to limit the US and Russian nuclear arsenals has reached its expiration date, leaving both nations vulnerable to an arms race. The New START Treaty, which was in place for over a decade, mandated that both countries keep their intercontinental ballistic missiles and bombers below a certain threshold of nuclear warheads.
The agreement's collapse marks a significant shift in the global nuclear landscape, with many warning of a potential new Cold War between the US, Russia, and China. Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts described the situation as "serious," stating that without a new arms control deal, the world risks an escalation into chaos.
The expiration of the treaty was attributed to disagreements over China's inclusion in any future agreements, with President Donald Trump arguing that Beijing should be part of the pact. In contrast, Russian President Vladimir Putin had indicated willingness to extend the treaty, but ultimately decided against it due to ongoing tensions with Ukraine.
While some lawmakers have sounded the alarm on the risks of an arms race, others remain hopeful that a deal can still be reached. Sources close to the negotiations revealed that a "good faith" agreement is being discussed, where both countries would continue to follow the expired treaty's rules.
However, Deputy Chair of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev seemed to suggest otherwise, tweeting that "winter is coming" and stating that all previous treaties have been in the past. The timing of his message was notable, as it came on the same day the treaty expired.
As the world watches with bated breath, one thing is clear: without a new arms control deal, the stakes are higher than ever for global security.
Like, great, just what we needed to kick off 2025 - another chance for the big boys to play nuclear chicken 
. Can't say I'm surprised though, given how well history has served us in these situations 
. Russia and the US go back and forth like a game of nuclear tic-tac-toe, while China just sits there waiting to capitalize on our collective stupidity 
. And now we're all expected to just chill while Dmitry Medvedev drops some ominous "winter is coming" vibes? Give me a break 
. On the bright side, I guess this means the world can finally put its money where its mouth is and get ready for an arms race 
. Can't wait to see how our leaders handle this one 
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! like, we're literally talking nuclear arms and chaos here... it's so not what I want to see happen in our world right now 
. i mean, i get that both us and russia are gonna keep trying to flex our muscles, but can't we just chill for a sec? 
is it really that crucial or are they just playing it cool? 
also, what's up with trump saying russia should be included in the pact? was he really serious about that? 
OMG you guys I just saw this news and I'm like totally freaking out 
. And now the US and Russia are like "oh no what do we do?" 
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Here are some stats on nuclear arms:
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. china's got no business being left out of any treaty, and russia's being super shady about it 
. i'm really worried about what could go down if we don't get a good faith agreement ASAP 
. the world needs a break from all this drama right now 
. fingers crossed that some sanity can be restored soon 
i'm literally living for a new start treaty rn... can you imagine if we all went back to the good old days of nuclear arms race 
anyway, i'm keeping my fingers crossed for a peaceful resolution... please let this not escalate into another cold war 
but they keep stepping on each other's blocks 
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. what if nobody can agree? then we're all stuck with more nukes and no way to stop them 
. 
, that's the safest option for everyone 
. or maybe we can work together like grown-ups 
to find a new solution 
. We've been through that before and it was super scary 
. I mean, can't we just get along and work together to keep everyone safe? 
It's not just about nuclear warheads, it's about the whole global security thing 
. It showed us that we could work together to reduce the threat of nuclear war. Now, it's like we're taking steps backwards 
. Let's hope that changes before it's too late 
the world is already in chaos, do we really need more chaos?!? 
It's not like Beijing's just sitting around twiddling its thumbs while Moscow and DC fight over who gets to keep their nukes. And don't even get me started on the Twitter drama... "Winter is coming"? More like "Summer of uncertainty" 
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Come on guys, be more thoughtful in your responses.
. Can't we find a way to work together and keep everyone safe without all this nuclear bluster? 
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. If we're already having trouble getting these two superpowers to agree on something as simple as China's involvement, how are we supposed to tackle more complex issues like disarmament? 
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I'm getting super anxious just thinking about this 
Anyway, I think it's great that there are people like Senator Warren sounding the alarm about this. We need to stay informed and make sure our voices are heard 
. But at the same time, let's not get too caught up in the drama - we can't control everything, right? 
Let's focus on being good neighbors to each other, both globally and locally 
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. And then there's China getting involved, which makes things even more complicated 
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