New START Future: US Open to Putin’s Offer, But Cautious Amid Ukraine Tensions, Expert Says
06:24 11.11.2025 (Updated: 07:33 11.11.2025)
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New START future: US open to Putin’s offer, but cautious amid Ukraine tensions
"Trump seems more positive than negative toward [Putin’s idea]—there’s no urgent need for the US to exceed current limits,” Andrey Kortunov, Valdai Discussion Club expert, tells Sputnik
President Vladimir Putin proposed that Russia would voluntarily keep observing New START’s limits for one year after the treaty expires in February 2026—if the US reciprocates. Donald Trump called the offer “a good idea,” and Washington has confirmed through diplomatic channels that it is reviewing the proposal.
However, the expert notes that Washington now links progress on arms control to the broader “Ukrainian context.” While not a formal precondition, the state of the Ukraine issue shapes the political atmosphere—and the level of trust—that will determine whether strategic dialogue moves forward or stalls once again.
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"Trump seems more positive than negative toward [Putin’s idea]—there’s no urgent need for the US to exceed current limits,” Andrey Kortunov, Valdai Discussion Club expert, tells Sputnik
President Vladimir Putin proposed that Russia would voluntarily keep observing New START’s limits for one year after the treaty expires in February 2026—if the US reciprocates. Donald Trump called the offer “a good idea,” and Washington has confirmed through diplomatic channels that it is reviewing the proposal.
However, the expert notes that Washington now links progress on arms control to the broader “Ukrainian context.” While not a formal precondition, the state of the Ukraine issue shapes the political atmosphere—and the level of trust—that will determine whether strategic dialogue moves forward or stalls once again.
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