Nuclear free-fall ignites? New START dies tomorrow, Moscow vows 'measured' response, US still silent

Moscow says it will stay open to talks on nuclear arms control and “strategic stability” even after the New Start treaty expires on February 5, 2026, ending the last binding limits on U.S. and Russian strategic arsenals. Yury Ushakov has framed Russia’s stance as a “measured and responsible” response, stressing that the Kremlin still wants negotiation channels with Washington to manage nuclear risks despite the treaty’s collapse. Watch for more.