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Russian dictator Vladimir Putin claimed Monday that he is amenable to a one-year extension of the arms control treaty with the US that limits the number of nuclear weapons the two countries have in their arsenals.
Putin said he would back an extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or New START, if President Trump agrees to it as well.
The overture comes as New START, which limits the nukes each side can deploy, is set to expire on Feb. 5, 2026.
“Russia is prepared to continue adhering to the central numerical limits under the New START Treaty for one year after 5 February 2026,” Putin said Monday, Reuters reported.
“We believe that this measure will only be viable if the United States acts in a similar manner and does not take steps that undermine or violate the existing balance of deterrence capabilities.”
The Kremlin tyrant also explained that after a one-year extension, Russia will analyze the situation and “make a decision on whether to maintain these voluntary self-imposed restrictions.”
