US, Russia close in on deal to extend New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports


Feb 5 (Reuters) - The ‌United States and Russia are ‌closing in on a deal to ‌observe the New START nuclear arms control treaty beyond its expiration on Thursday, Axios reported, ‍citing three sources familiar ‍with the talks.

The ‌New START treaty, which set limits on ‍each ​side's missiles, launchers and strategic warheads, is the last ⁠in a series of nuclear agreements dating ‌back more than half a century to ⁠the Cold ‍War.

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