Core Points - The U.S. has not yet responded to Russia's proposals regarding the New START treaty, according to Russian presidential spokesperson Peskov [1] - President Putin stated that if the U.S. does not intend to extend the New START treaty, Russia will also not extend it [1] - The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson indicated that Russia has not proposed any creative ways to extend the treaty, which is currently in a suspended state [1] - Putin emphasized that abandoning the treaty would be a "short-sighted move" as it has played a crucial role in maintaining nuclear balance [1][2] Summary by Sections Treaty Background - The New START treaty was signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 to limit the number of nuclear warheads and delivery systems deployed by both countries [2] - The treaty officially came into effect on February 5, 2011, with an initial term of 10 years, later extended to February 5, 2026 [2] - In February 2023, Putin announced Russia's suspension of compliance with the treaty, citing U.S. demands for Russia to adhere to all treaty terms while the U.S. acts unilaterally [2]

Core Points - Russian President Putin expressed readiness to extend the last nuclear arms control treaty with the U.S. for one year if U.S. President Trump takes similar actions [1][3] - The New START treaty sets limits on the number of strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems for both the U.S. and Russia, with a deadline for extension negotiations [3] Group 1 - The New START treaty, which limits the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, is set to expire on February 5, 2026 [3] - Putin indicated that Russia is prepared to extend the treaty for one year after its expiration, contingent on the U.S. taking equivalent actions [3] - The treaty aims to reduce the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles to 700 and nuclear warheads to 1,550 over a seven-year period [3] Group 2 - The New START treaty is currently the only arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia following the collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019 [3] - The treaty was signed in 2010 and initially had a 10-year duration, which was extended in 2021 [3] - Russia announced a suspension of its participation in the New START treaty following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict [3]

Group 1 - Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Trump administration's "positive" efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict and hinted at a potential nuclear arms control agreement during the upcoming summit in Alaska [1] - Putin indicated that the talks with the U.S. aim to create conditions for long-term peace between the two countries and globally [1] - The New START treaty, which limits the nuclear arsenals of both nations, is set to expire in February 2026, raising concerns about future arms control agreements [1] Group 2 - Earlier this month, Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to be strategically deployed near Russia in response to provocative statements from Dmitry Medvedev, highlighting the tense relations between the two countries [2] - The summit will include a one-on-one conversation between the two presidents, followed by a working lunch, focusing on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and economic cooperation [2] - European leaders expressed cautious optimism after discussions with Trump, who agreed on the need for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized Ukraine's role in future negotiations [4]