Russia vows to pursue strategic stability as New START treaty expires

Senior officials of Russia have underscored that their country remains committed to maintaining strategic stability through diplomatic means, as the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between Russia and the United States is set to expire on Thursday.

As of Thursday morning, no agreement had been reached between the two parties regarding the extension of the treaty or a replacement plan, and the pact appears headed for a hasty end. Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Russia continues to seek ensuring strategic stability through negotiations.

He noted that Russia proposed a voluntary one-year extension of the treaty’s core limits in September 2025, but received no formal reply from the U.S. side.