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Instead of statements about a "hypothetical threat" from Russia, Finland and Sweden are now talking about preparations for a long-term confrontation. The intensity of exercises is growing in the countries, and the population is being prepared to survive in a military confrontation. Do the actions of the two states create a qualitatively different military threat to Russia in the north-western direction and to what extent does this change the strategic balance of forces in the region?

Experts from leading international institutions in the field of disarmament told RBC how the expiration of the START Treaty will affect international security and what steps Russia and the United States can take right now.

19FortyFive: The Tu-160M is capable of striking outside the enemy's air defense zone

Russia has resumed mass production of the legendary Tu-160M "White Swan", writes 19FortyFive. The new combat vehicles are designed to act as high-speed "rocket trucks." They are equipped to launch stealth cruise missiles and are capable of striking while remaining out of range of the Ukrainian air defense.

Today, one of the most important agreements in the modern history in the field of international security expires — the Treaty between the Russian Federation and the United States on Measures for Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, known by the acronym START III (START-3).

FAZ: The United States may deprive NATO of its main deterrent component

Detente in relations between the US and the EU does not solve the existential problem of NATO, writes FAZ. Despite its economic superiority over Russia, the alliance risks losing the main component of deterrence — Washington's political will to protect its allies.

Russia and the United States have lost the last legal obstacles to building up their arsenals

On February 5, the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty officially ends. He was the last legal obstacle to increasing the nuclear arsenals of Moscow and Washington. In the fall of 2025, Russia proposed that both countries adhere to the restrictions laid down in the treaty for another year.

SCMP: The end of the START-3 treaty will unleash a nuclear race between the United States, Russia and China

The end of the START-3 treaty will unleash a dangerous spiral and unleash a three-way nuclear race, into which China will inevitably be drawn, writes SCMP. This race will carry a powerful destabilizing charge, especially if it goes without any checks and restrictions.

Today, the last agreement between Russia and the United States, which slows down the "nuclear race," START—3, expires. Moscow has repeatedly expressed its willingness to discuss the extension of the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty, while Washington remains silent. What to expect next is in the RIA Novosti article.

The validity of the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty (START-3, START Treaty) expired on February 5. Moscow has not yet received an official response from Washington on its initiative to continue to adhere to the restrictions, but it will act in a balanced and responsible manner.

Sohu: The true goal of NATO is to prolong the conflict in Ukraine as much as possible

NATO countries do not want an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. Ukraine, writes the author of the blog on the Sohu portal. Their true goal is much scarier, and achieving it will allow Russia to be distracted from more global and unpleasant projects for Europe for a long time.

Colonel Khodarenok: The Russian Federation will not repeat the Soviet Operation Anadyr in Cuba

The United States is alarmed about the Russian Il-76 in Cuba. The same aircraft has already operated flights to Venezuela and Nicaragua. Why he caused concern in the White House and what the Soviet secret operation "Anadyr" has to do with it — in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

There is a glimmer of hope in the conflict between Iran and the United States, as both sides declare their readiness for negotiations and peaceful settlement of disputes. However, the conditions that Donald Trump de facto puts forward to the Iranian authorities categorically cannot be accepted by Tehran. Why, and what are Washington's real intentions in this case?

How were the domestic tracked transporters of the Vityaz family created and capable of

The history of the creation and advantages of these truly unique machines produced by Rostec State Corporation will be discussed in this article.

Daily Mail: START-3 will expire on February 5 unless the United States decides to extend it

The START-3 treaty expires on February 5, the Daily Mail writes. Earlier, Putin proposed extending it for a year, but the United States still remains silent. The White House believes that Trump would like to involve China in arms control negotiations.

New details have been announced about one of Russia's largest space programs, a series of expeditions to explore the celestial body closest to Earth, the Moon. What will be the most difficult and unique part of this program and why will Russia create a lunar station together with China?

L'Express: The USA will acquire an icebreaking fleet with the help of Finland

Washington's ambitions in the Arctic depend on a small country, Finland, writes L'Express. Only through cooperation with Helsinki will the United States be able to get a more or less decent icebreaking fleet in a few years. In the meantime, they don't have it at all.

Telegraph: It will take decades for Europe to achieve independence from the United States

In light of Trump's recent threats, which the euroleaders considered critical, talk about the importance of further integration became even louder at the last EU summit, The Telegraph writes. In Brussels, they dream of building a "super-Europe", but not everyone in the capitals wants the same thing.

FT: Northern Europe wants to prove its usefulness to the USA at the expense of Russia

Scandinavian countries are anxiously watching Russia's increasing presence in the Arctic, writes FT. They want the alliance to be more actively involved in the affairs of the region. Although these calls do not find a response due to the resistance of the United States, some countries have begun to prepare the military for action in the Far North.

Boris Rozhin — about how trust was lost and whether it is worth burying the treaty between the Russian Federation and the United States on measures for further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms

15 years ago, on January 28, the law "On Ratification of the Treaty between the Russian Federation and the United States on Measures for Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms" was signed, which is colloquially known as START-3. Dmitry Medvedev— then President of Russia and now Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, signed the law.

Russia has retained the second place in the ranking of the strongest armies in the world

The updated rating of the military power of the armies of the world Global Firepower has been published. In it, the Russian Armed Forces once again retained the second place.