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Peskov:
We Expect Trump’s Response to Putin’s Proposal on
the “New START” Treaty Within the Week
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia expects a response from former U.S. President Donald Trump to the proposal put forward by President Vladimir Putin regarding the future of
the “New START”
treaty the last remaining nuclear arms control
agreement between Moscow and Washington.
Peskov explained that
- the Kremlin is anticipating this response during the current week
- stressing that the issue holds paramount importance given
- the current geopolitical shifts.
Importance of the Treaty
- The “New START” treaty, signed in 2010 between Russia
- and the United States, remains the last major accord limiting
- the strategic nuclear arsenals of both nations.
It requires each side to
reduce its deployed nuclear warheads to 1,550, while also imposing restrictions on launchers and delivery systems. With the collapse of several other treaties, such as the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), “New START” stands as the final safeguard against a renewed nuclear arms race.
Russia’s Position
- According to Peskov, Russia has shown readiness
- for dialogue with Washington on extending or updating
- the treaty’s terms in line with the current global strategic balance.
He stressed that
President Putin presented proposals aimed at ensuring international stability and preventing further deterioration in relations between the world’s two largest nuclear powers. Peskov added that Moscow does not wish to enter into a costly arms race but will take all necessary measures if diplomatic efforts fail.
Trump’s Anticipated Stance
For his part, Trump has not officially announced his position on Putin’s proposal, limiting himself to general remarks about the need to “protect American interests first.”
However
observers believe Trump may use the issue as a political card to strengthen his domestic and international standing, particularly amid heightened tensions with the Biden administration over national security and foreign policy.
Some analysts suggest Trump might seek tougher conditions for Washington, such as bringing China into the treaty or imposing additional restrictions on Russia’s military technology.
Global Risks
The greatest concern is that failure by Moscow and Washington to reach an agreement could trigger a new nuclear arms race not limited to the two countries but extending to other powers such as China, North Korea, and India.
International security
- experts warn that the collapse of arms control frameworks
- could expose the world to dangerous scenarios, increasing
- the risks of miscalculation or direct military confrontation.
Calls for Dialogue
In this context, several European nations and the United Nations have urged the parties to seize this critical week to make tangible progress.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that preserving “New START” serves the common interest of humanity, warning that the absence of such agreements would make the international system more fragile.
Conclusion
The coming days are expected to reveal how serious Trump is about responding to Putin’s proposal on “New START.”
The outcome
could either mark a breakthrough opening the door to
a new era of nuclear stability or plunge the world into a more dangerous phase of tensions and weapons buildup. In any case, the U.S. response this week will represent a turning point for the future of global security.