“If it expires, it expires,” Trump said of the 2010 New START accord in a recent interview, which has stirred up a lot of reaction. It’s a blunt statement, to be sure, and one that immediately raises eyebrows when dealing with something as crucial as a nuclear arms treaty. The sentiment seems to be a shrug – a letting go of a critical agreement that has, at least on paper, helped keep a lid on the number of nuclear warheads possessed by the United States and Russia. The immediate implication is that the existing agreement, which aimed to limit strategic offensive arms, is of little value and can simply be allowed to lapse.… Continue reading
During a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, Vladimir Putin committed to upholding nuclear arms restrictions under the New START Treaty with the U.S. for a year after its expiration in February 2026. This announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and NATO, particularly following airspace violations by Russian forces reported by Estonia and Poland. These developments coincide with the start of the United Nations General Assembly, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding meetings with leaders to address the ongoing conflict. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of “big trouble” and is pushing for harsher sanctions, while key issues like territorial division and Ukrainian security remain roadblocks to a peace deal.
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Satellite imagery has revealed the extent of damage inflicted on Russian bombers during a recent Ukrainian attack. The images clearly show multiple aircraft destroyed and severely damaged, grounding a significant portion of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet. Even aircraft deemed “just damaged” are effectively out of commission due to Russia’s ongoing struggles with corruption and supply chain issues, making repairs improbable in the near term.
Initial reports suggested the destruction of several Tu-160 bombers, a significant loss considering the limited number actively deployed. Satellite photos indicated a substantial number of destroyed aircraft, with initial counts suggesting at least ten, possibly more. These counts included Tu-22Ms, Tu-95s, and other aircraft.… Continue reading
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