Treaty limiting US, Russian nuclear weapons expiring

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The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire Thursday, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century...

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Treaty limiting US, Russian nuclear weapons expiring as leaders mull what's next
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Expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty sparks concerns of new arms race
A New Nuclear Age Beckons as Clock Ticks Down on Last Russia-US Arms Deal
MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The last nuclear treaty ‌between ​Russia and the United States is due ‌to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will ​also play a key role.

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China says expiration of US-Russia arms treaty regrettable
A key nuclear weapons treaty is ending. It’s a sign of Russia’s eroding superpower status
Russia says it's open to diplomacy but will counter any new threats after expiry of nuclear treaty
Security experts have voiced concern that the treaty's lapse could pave the way for a new arms race in which China would also be a major player.

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Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
US-Russia nuclear treaty expires as warnings grow of new arms race