Russia-US START Treaty: From Signing to Suspension

The article discusses the development of the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty (START) between Russia and the United States, from its signing in 1991 up to Russia's suspension of its participation in 2023. It explains that the treaty was a fundamental pillar of global nuclear security and stability, involving reductions in the number of nuclear warheads and missile systems for both military forces, alongside ongoing monitoring and inspection mechanisms. However, inspections were halted, and Russia's participation was suspended amidst geopolitical tensions, especially following Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. In 2025, Putin proposed maintaining compliance with the agreement for another year, provided the United States responded with similar measures. Nonetheless, the apparent abandonment of this understanding raises questions about the future of arms control between the two nuclear powers, particularly in the absence of a clear alternative to ensure strategic stability.

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