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An intercontinental ballistic missile launcher and an armored vehicle are displayed during a military parade in Moscow, Russia, on June 24, 2020, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Russia’s victory in World War II.

Preserving the nuclear arms treaty will give Biden space to crack down on Moscow’s antagonistic behavior in other areas.

Biden’s Proposed New START Extension Won’t Restart U.S.-Russia Relations

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The White House’s push to extend the New START nuclear treaty with Russia will give it space to impose penalties on Moscow’s antagonistic behavior without worrying about the collapse of the two countries’ last remaining major arms control agreement. On Jan. 21, U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed previous media reporting when she formally announced that President Joe Biden would seek a five-year extension of New START, which limits the two sides’ nuclear arsenals and is due to expire on Feb. 5. 

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Biden’s Proposed New START Extension Won’t Restart U.S.-Russia Relations

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