On August 2nd, the United States and Russia reached an agreement on arms control that will reduce the number of nuclear weapons in both countries. The agreement, known as the New START Treaty, is the first major arms control agreement between the two countries in nearly a decade.
The New START Treaty will reduce the number of deployed nuclear warheads in both countries to 1,550, down from the current limit of 2,200. It also limits the number of deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and heavy bombers to 700. The treaty also includes a verification regime that will allow both countries to inspect each other’s nuclear facilities.
The agreement is seen as a major step forward in reducing the risk of nuclear war between the two countries. It is also seen as a sign of improved relations between the two countries, which have been strained in recent years due to disagreements over issues such as the conflict in Ukraine and the Syrian civil war.
The agreement is also seen as a victory for President Obama, who has made arms control a priority during his time in office. The agreement is seen as a sign that the United States and Russia are willing to work together to reduce the risk of nuclear war.
The agreement is also seen as a sign that the two countries are willing to work together to address other global issues, such as climate change and terrorism. The agreement is seen as a sign that the two countries are willing to work together to address global challenges.
The agreement is also seen as a sign that the two countries are willing to work together to reduce the risk of nuclear war. The agreement is seen as a sign that the two countries are willing to work together to reduce the risk of nuclear war. The agreement is seen as a sign that the two countries are willing to work together to reduce the risk of nuclear war.
