US and Russia want a new arms treaty that should bring deep cuts in nuclear warheads

The US and Russia say they want a new nuclear arms treaty that should bring deep cuts in nuclear warheads, to enter force at soon as possible, after failing to agree a successor to the Start I pact. The nations uphold the “spirit” of the 1991 Cold War-era treaty despite its end, the US and Russian presidents said in a joint statement. Talks on a new accord are expected to continue after the treaty expires. at midnight on Friday. Source: BBC