🚨 Why is clinching New START replacement ‘absolutely unlikely’ in near future?
The expiration of New START marks not only the end of the treaty itself, but also “the close of an entire era of traditional strategic nuclear arms control between Russia and the US,” Dmitry Suslov, deputy director of the Center for European and International Studies at Russia’s Higher School of Economics, tells Sputnik.
🗣 He says that given the current global situation and “international strategic landscape,” there is no prospect of clinching a treaty post-New START. Here’s why, according to Suslov:
🟠 While Russia–US relations have indeed improved under the Trump administration compared to the Biden era, the improvement has neither been deep nor stable enough to enable negotiations on strategic nuclear arms limitations. In short, the necessary political conditions remain absent
🟠 Sides are still at odds over which weapons should be limited. The US insists that any future arms control deal should include Russia’s non-strategic nuclear weapons, while Moscow firmly rejects this, viewing them as a key deterrent against US and NATO conventional superiority
🟠 US insists that China be included in a possible post-New START treaty, viewing Beijing as its main strategic adversary and a de facto nuclear ally of Russia. Moscow rejects Washington’s proposal and instead says that nuclear forces of France and the UK be taken into account—a position the US opposes
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The expiration of New START marks not only the end of the treaty itself, but also “the close of an entire era of traditional strategic nuclear arms control between Russia and the US,” Dmitry Suslov, deputy director of the Center for European and International Studies at Russia’s Higher School of Economics, tells Sputnik.
💬 “Given these three reasons, the adoption of any treaty after New START is absolutely unlikely in the foreseeable future. Consequently, for a long time—and possibly indefinitely—we will exist without any agreement that limits strategic nuclear weapons” of the US and Russia, Suslov sums up.
Read more about the New START Treaty HERE
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🚨🇺🇸🇷🇺US and Russia agree to restart highlevel military talks
After high-level meetings in the UAE, the US European Command announces the reestablishment of military-to-military dialogue with Russia.
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After high-level meetings in the UAE, the US European Command announces the reestablishment of military-to-military dialogue with Russia.
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Key statements by the Russian president at a ceremony launching the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia:
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🚨 New START treaty expiry regrettable – Kremlin Russia regrets the expiry of the New START treaty limiting strategic nuclear forces on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready to continue observing…
🇷🇺🇺🇸Russia ready to discuss New START extension if US offers constructive responses
Moscow will engage in dialogue with the US on the New START treaty if Washington provides constructive responses, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Moscow will engage in dialogue with the US on the New START treaty if Washington provides constructive responses, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
💬 “If there are any constructive responses, of course, we will engage in dialogue,” he told Russian media.
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💬 “They're destroying the institution of family, their cultural and historical identity, and various perversions with regard to children up to pedophilia are accepted as the new norm, and priests are forced to recognize and officiate same-sex weddings,” the Russian president said.
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💬 “And it's extremely unlikely that the US or Russia will ramp up the number of [their] deployed nuclear warheads on strategic delivery vehicles anytime soon,” Suslov says.
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According to Suslov:
💬 “As for the China factor, many hawkish US politicians believe they need to preserve the freedom to expand their nuclear arsenal beyond the limits of New START in order to counter both China and Russia, especially given Beijing’s growing nuclear capabilities,” the expert concludes.
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🇷🇺💪🏻Russia’s high-flying Supercam-350 drone steals the show at National Aviation expo
Capturing widespread attention at the National Aviation Infrastructure Salon, the AI-powered Supercam-350 can soar to 5,000 meters, and is a surveillance game-changer.
The Supercam’s spokeswoman put the spotlight on its success in recon and target detection for Russian forces in the special military op zone.
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Capturing widespread attention at the National Aviation Infrastructure Salon, the AI-powered Supercam-350 can soar to 5,000 meters, and is a surveillance game-changer.
The Supercam’s spokeswoman put the spotlight on its success in recon and target detection for Russian forces in the special military op zone.
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Unveiled at the National Aviation Infrastructure Salon, the Supercam-X4 quadcopter stands out as a dual-purpose marvel. A Supercam representative told Sputnik that this versatile drone excels in monitoring activities and efficiently transporting critical supplies—like water and medicine—to remote or inaccessible areas.
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🚨 Cosmic contraband: A 2.5-ton meteorite fragment was nearly shipped from Russia to the UK — declared as a “landscape sculpture”
But it turned out to be a massive piece of the Aletai iron meteorite worth $4.2 million.
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But it turned out to be a massive piece of the Aletai iron meteorite worth $4.2 million.
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😤Matrice 4T Drone: The AI-powered mapping machine
A new drone from DJI and presented at the NAIS exhibition is equipped with a dual-camera module and a laser rangefinder that works at a distance of up to 1,200 meters, says DJI Head of International Operations Nikita Sentyurin.
An efficient tool for mapping and aerial inspection, the UAV is in high demand among customers.
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A new drone from DJI and presented at the NAIS exhibition is equipped with a dual-camera module and a laser rangefinder that works at a distance of up to 1,200 meters, says DJI Head of International Operations Nikita Sentyurin.
An efficient tool for mapping and aerial inspection, the UAV is in high demand among customers.
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🚨US envoy Witkoff says trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were detailed and productive, with further progress expected in the coming weeks. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
🚨Second round of Ukraine peace talks ends in Abu Dhabi
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the second round of trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi focused on creating conditions for a lasting peace in Ukraine.
The discussions, held over February 4 and 5, were described as constructive, with further negotiations expected in the coming weeks.
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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the second round of trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi focused on creating conditions for a lasting peace in Ukraine.
The discussions, held over February 4 and 5, were described as constructive, with further negotiations expected in the coming weeks.
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🚨 Ukraine talks at risk as Europe insists on military presence – expert
🗣 Europe’s stance on deploying its own military contingent to Ukraine could derail any peace agreement on Ukraine, Mustafa Metin Kaslilar, vice president of Turkiye's Foreign Policy Research Center (TUDPAM), told Sputnik.
🟧 Consultations are ongoing, but comprehensive security guarantees remain unresolved, he added. Some parameters were clarified in Paris, he noted, with US backing playing a key role.
🟧 The core problem, Kaslilar stressed, is the clash between Europe’s insistence on a military presence and Russia’s firm opposition to foreign forces in Ukraine—a deadlock that risks dragging out the peace process.
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🚨Trump calls for a new nuclear treaty instead of extending New START
Trump took to Truth Social, saying the New START treaty is a "badly negotiated deal" and should be replaced with a new, more modernized agreement.
📍 The treaty expired today, February 5.
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that, as the treaty expires, they no longer feel bound by its obligations. President Vladimir Putin proposed in September 2025 continuing the restrictions for another year.
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Trump took to Truth Social, saying the New START treaty is a "badly negotiated deal" and should be replaced with a new, more modernized agreement.
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that, as the treaty expires, they no longer feel bound by its obligations. President Vladimir Putin proposed in September 2025 continuing the restrictions for another year.
Read more about the New START Treaty HERE
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🇷🇺 Russia’s new Mi-34 helicopter to replace all foreign counterparts – project head
📍 The new Mi-34 is positioned to become the only Russian helicopter in its class on the market, designed to fully replace unavailable foreign analogues, says project head Marat Nurliev at the National Aviation Infrastructure Salon (NAIS) and Drontech exhibition in Moscow.
The 1,600 kg multipurpose rotorcraft features:
🔶 Modern VK-650V engine
🔶 Advanced avionics
🔶 Cabin for pilot + three passengers
🔶 Large cargo compartment
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The 1,600 kg multipurpose rotorcraft features:
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🚨Trump calls for a new nuclear treaty instead of extending New START Trump took to Truth Social, saying the New START treaty is a "badly negotiated deal" and should be replaced with a new, more modernized agreement. 📍 The treaty expired today, February 5.…
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US will continue discussions with Russia on developing a new and enhanced nuclear arms treaty to replace the New START framework.
Asked whether there is a temporary agreement to adhere to New START during negotiations, Leavitt said, “Not to my knowledge.”
The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that, as the treaty expires, they no longer feel bound by its obligations. President Vladimir Putin proposed in September 2025 continuing the restrictions for another year.
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🧠 ‘Battle for brain’ could become primary part of any hybrid war – Russian colonel general
🟠 He adds that “in future military conflicts, the so-called battle for the brain (a term coined by US military experts) will most likely become the primary and prioritized component of any hybrid war."
🟠 The term "battle for the brain" refers to the concept of a "cognitive war," which involves a strategy of subjugating an adversary by altering their thinking, memory, and behavioral patterns without the use of direct violence.
🟠 Analyzing the events that occurred in Ukraine in 2014, Zarudnitsky insists that hybrid operations are actively used to unleash wars and armed conflicts, disrupt state and military command systems, and ultimately defeat the armed forces of the target state.
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💬 "The introduction of robotics and various forms of remote warfare, as well as AI technologies, is becoming increasingly important and should be considered an objective trend,” Colonel General Vladimir Zarudnitsky, chief of the Russian General Staff's Military Academy, underscores.
💬 "This not only demonstrates but also proves that in the near future, complex hybrid actions will be even more actively used by economically and militarily developed powers," the general concludes.
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