<h5>A Nuclear Deal</h5><p>The United States and Russia have a very important agreement about nuclear weapons, called the New START Treaty. This treaty says how many nuclear bombs each country can keep. But now, it might end soon.</p><p>In 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would follow the treaty’s rules for one extra year after it ends in 2026, but only if the U.S. also agrees. However, Russia does not want to allow checks or inspections anymore, and the U.S. has not agreed. Because of this, the treaty’s future is uncertain.</p><h5>What Is the START Treaty?</h5><p>START means Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. It began during the Cold War (around 1947 to 1991). At that time, the U.S. and the Soviet Union (now Russia) were making more and more nuclear weapons. These weapons are very powerful and can destroy whole cities. Both countries wanted to stop this dangerous race.</p><p>The first deal, called START I, was signed in 1991 by U.S. President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. It was the first time both sides agreed to reduce their nuclear weapons. Later came START II, SORT, and finally New START, which was signed in 2010 by Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev.</p><p>Under the New START Treaty, both countries can keep only 1,550 nuclear warheads and 700 missiles or bombers to carry them. Each country can also send inspectors to the other’s bases to make sure the rules are followed.</p><h5>Why Is It in the News?</h5><p>The New START Treaty will end in February 2026. In 2023, Russia paused its role in the deal because it was unhappy with U.S. support for Ukraine. It stopped letting American inspectors visit its nuclear sites and stopped sharing data about its weapons. Still, Russia says it is following the limits set by the treaty.</p><p>Experts say that if the treaty ends, both countries might start making more nuclear weapons again, just like during the Cold War.</p><h5>Why Does It Matter?</h5><p>The U.S. and Russia own about 90% of all nuclear weapons in the world. When they limit their weapons, everyone feels safer. The START Treaty also shows that even rival countries can work together for peace. If this deal ends, other countries like China or North Korea might build more weapons too.</p><h5>Conclusion</h5><p>For more than 30 years, the START Treaty has helped stop another nuclear race. Now, both countries must decide whether to keep the peace or risk a new race to build deadly weapons.</p><p>The world’s safety depends on what happens next.</p>

The world’s last major nuclear arms deal between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire in 2026. With no agreement between the countries, this could spark a new nuclear arms race.

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