Core Points - Russian President Putin emphasized the severe damage to constructive relations and practical cooperation among nuclear states due to destructive actions by Western countries [1] - The treaty system regarding nuclear missile and strategic defense weapon control between the US and Russia is nearly completely dismantled [1] - Russia is confident in its deterrent capabilities and is enhancing its defense capabilities in response to changing global circumstances [1][2] Group 1 - Putin stated that the expiration of the New START treaty on February 5, 2026, marks the end of the last agreement directly limiting nuclear missile capabilities [1] - The abandonment of the treaty's achievements would be a short-sighted mistake and negatively impact the goals of the Non-Proliferation Treaty [1] - Russia is prepared to continue adhering to the strategic weapon quantity limits established by the New START treaty for one year after its expiration [2] Group 2 - The continuation of these limits is contingent upon the US taking similar actions and not undermining the existing nuclear deterrent balance [2] - Russian authorities are instructed to closely monitor US actions related to nuclear deterrence [2]