Source: Eunomia
by Daniel Larison
“Accepting the Russian offer to abide by treaty limits for another year is obviously the right thing to do. It is extremely easy, it costs the U.S. nothing, and the U.S. and Russia continue to derive benefits from the treaty despite its official expiration next month. Adhering to the treaty limits for another year doesn’t solve the problem that there is no replacement treaty anywhere on the horizon, but it buys a little more time. It is not surprising that this administration has failed to seize the opportunity.” (01/23/26)