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US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty

Inspections of U.S. and Russian military sites under the New START agreement were paused by both sides because of the spread of the coronavirus.

3 years ago

Top Republicans urge Biden to reject Russia, China demands on missile deployments

“We are gravely concerned that any attempt to resurrect the INF Treaty or reimpose limitations on ground-launched missiles would catastrophically undermine American national security, encourage Russian aggression, and advance a flawed view of security that sacrifices peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific,” read a letter, obtained by Defense News.

4 years ago

NATO members set to say they won’t deploy land-based nukes in Europe

NATO allies are poised to officially oppose the alliance deploying ground-based nuclear missiles in Europe, Defense News has learned.

5 years ago

Before US-Russia summit, measure demands any new missile treaties include China

Sen. Steve Daines is proposing a higher bar for any new limits on America’s ballistic missile arsenal.

5 years ago

Nuclear weapon cuts damage arms control

America's unilateral restraint does not appear to induce reciprocal restraint on the part of Russia or China.

By Matthew Costlow

5 years ago

Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty

The treaty limits each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers, and envisages sweeping on-site inspections to verify compliance.

5 years ago