On Feb 23, Putin "suspended" the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty with the U.S.
What is the "New START Treaty" which has been in news recently?
What is the "New START Treaty" which has been in news recently?
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Objectives:
To limit the number of strategic nuclear warheads and long-range missiles deployed by the U.S. and Russia.
To prevent an arms race between the two countries.
To limit the number of strategic nuclear warheads and long-range missiles deployed by the U.S. and Russia.
To prevent an arms race between the two countries.
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Provisions:
The treaty prohibits both nations from deploying more than 1,550 strategic nuclear warheads and more than 700 long-range missiles and bombers.
The New START treaty also limits each country to 800 deployed and non-deployed launchers and delivery vehicles.
The treaty prohibits both nations from deploying more than 1,550 strategic nuclear warheads and more than 700 long-range missiles and bombers.
The New START treaty also limits each country to 800 deployed and non-deployed launchers and delivery vehicles.
Short-notice on-site inspections of up to 18 strategic nuclear weapons sites per year ensure that both countries are following the treaty and not exceeding the limits set by the agreement.
The treaty mandates semi-annual data exchange on ballistic missiles, bombers, test sites, nuclear bases, and other relevant information.
Both parties must notify within five days if they update their stockpiles.
Both parties must notify within five days if they update their stockpiles.
๐คWhy is this suspension of treaty concerning?
"The U.S. and Russia together hold 90% of the world's nuclear arsenal"
"The U.S. and Russia together hold 90% of the world's nuclear arsenal"
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