The negotiations between the US and Russia concern possible changes to the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). This was reported by American Vice President Jay D. Vance, as conveyed by C-Span.
“This treaty will undergo changes compared to the previous version, and this is part of the ongoing discussions with the Russian side,” the Vice President noted. He also emphasized that the President's administration aims to achieve positive outcomes for the citizens of the United States, which implies a reduction in the proliferation of the nuclear arsenal.
The New START treaty expired on February 5. This treaty was signed on April 8, 2010, between the Presidents of Russia and the US, Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama.
The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) establishes limits on the number of deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and heavy bombers (HB) — a maximum of 700 units. Additionally, it sets limits on the number of warheads — 1550 units, as well as on the total number of deployed and non-deployed launchers for ICBMs, SLBMs, and HBs, which amounts to 800 units.
