Tensions between the US and Russia are escalating following allegations by the US that Russia is violating the New START nuclear arms treaty. The treaty, which was signed in 2010, is the last remaining nuclear control agreement between the two countries and was designed to limit the number of nuclear warheads each country can possess.
The US government has accused Russia of violating the treaty by deploying banned weapons, such as nuclear-tipped cruise missiles. The US claims that Russia has failed to provide sufficient information about its nuclear arsenal and has refused to agree to inspections. These allegations have been denied by the Russian government, which argues that the US has not produced any evidence to support its claims.
The US has also expressed concern over Russia’s development of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the SSC-8. The US believes that this weapon could be used to circumvent the New START treaty and has called on Russia to abandon the project. Russia has denied these claims, arguing that the weapon is not in violation of the treaty.
The US has also accused Russia of carrying out a series of missile tests that are in violation of the treaty. The US has called on Russia to stop these tests and has warned that the US will take action if Russia does not comply.
The US has also expressed concern over Russia’s refusal to enter into negotiations to extend the New START treaty. The US believes that the treaty is essential to maintaining stability between the two countries and has urged Russia to enter into talks. Russia has so far refused to enter into negotiations, arguing that the treaty is outdated and does not reflect the current geopolitical environment.