MOSCOW, January 30. /TASS/. The United States' decision not to extend the restrictions established by the Strategic Offensive Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) beyond February 5 will not constitute a catastrophe for Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko assured the media.

"Yes, we support compliance with all restrictions. But if the US chooses a different course, it will not be a disaster for us," he stated. "We remain confident. We have our own program in place, which will proceed as planned."

The New START treaty is set to expire on February 5. On September 22, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with the Security Council that Russia was prepared to adhere to the treaty’s quantitative restrictions for an additional year after its expiration. However, he underscored that this extension was contingent upon Washington’s willingness to reciprocate.

In response to a TASS inquiry on October 5, US President Donald Trump described Putin’s proposal as a "good idea." Nevertheless, Washington has yet to issue an official response to Moscow’s offer.