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The Trump administration has repeatedly pressed for a new treaty that includes China, whose arsenal is growing but remains significantly smaller than those of Russia and the United States. Beijing has publicly rejected the pressure.
February 5, 2026
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New START, signed during a warmer period of relations, ends on February 5, with President Donald Trump not following up on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's proposal to extend the treaty's limits for one year.
February 5, 2026

US State Department says both leaders discussed formalizing bilateral cooperation on critical minerals, including exploration, mining, and processing.
February 4, 2026
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Move comes after Russian President Putin said Moscow had successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, in defiance of Washington's warnings.
October 30, 2025

Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China and India to pressure Putin over Russian oil ties, signaling the U.S. may take similar actions if EU agrees.
September 10, 2025