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Moscow, February 4 /Xinhua/ — The exact expiration date of the Russian-American Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) is not of fundamental importance; the Kremlin has already discussed the consequences of its termination, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

“It’s unlikely to be of fundamental importance,” he said, answering the question of when exactly the New START Treaty expires.

"We commented yesterday on the overall assessment of the consequences of this document's expiration and the American side's failure to respond to our initiative," the Russian presidential press secretary added.

On Tuesday, D. Peskov told reporters that "time is running out, like shagreen leather." "In just a few days, the world will likely be left in a more dangerous situation than it has been up to now. For the first time, the United States and the Russian Federation—the two countries that possess the world's largest nuclear arsenals—will be left without a fundamental document that would limit and control these arsenals," the Kremlin spokesman emphasized.

According to him, this is bad “for security throughout the world, for strategic security.”

The New START Treaty limits the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles and certain other missiles, as well as nuclear warheads, that Russia and the United States can possess. It expires on February 5.

On September 22, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia was prepared to adhere to the stated restrictions for another year after the expiration of the New START Treaty, but this measure was only viable if Washington did the same. However, Moscow has yet to receive a response from Washington.

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Moscow, February 4 (Xinhua) – Russia and China are consistently strengthening their foreign policy coordination and acting as a stabilizing factor in global and regional affairs, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in response to a Xinhua reporter's question on Wednesday.

"Let me remind you of what I believe is well known in China and throughout the world: Russia and China, in line with the guidelines of the two countries' leaders, are consistently strengthening foreign policy coordination, which is a crucial component of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction, and acts as a stabilizing factor in global and regional affairs," the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted.

Commenting on the recent visit of Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu to China, during which he confirmed that Russia resolutely opposes Japan's attempts to accelerate its remilitarization, M. Zakharova noted the similarity between Moscow and Beijing's assessments on this issue.

"We have repeatedly stated that Japan is moving toward remilitarization. Our Chinese friends share this assessment and are very concerned about the current policies of the Takaichi cabinet, including regarding Taiwan," the diplomat noted.

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry assured that Moscow will continue to closely monitor the situation. "We reserve the right to take the necessary measures to prevent damage to Russian interests and security in the Asia-Pacific region," M. Zakharova emphasized.

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Abuja, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) — More than 100 people were killed in militant attacks on two villages in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State in central Nigeria on Tuesday evening, a Nigerian Red Cross official told Xinhua on Wednesday.

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London, February 4 (Xinhua) — A man in his 20s died from a stab wound near the center of Leicester, UK, local police reported on Wednesday.

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he died shortly thereafter.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody.

According to police, the attack allegedly occurred after an argument between the two men. A murder investigation has been launched.

Earlier on Wednesday, local media reported, citing a statement from De Montfort University, that a "very serious incident" occurred at the university on Tuesday evening. –0–

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BEIJING, February 4 (Xinhua) — The 20th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) of China was held in Beijing on Wednesday. NPC Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji chaired the session.

During the session, a report on the powers of the NPC deputies was considered, which was approved after voting. –0–

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BEIJING, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) — China on Wednesday called on the European Union to strictly adhere to its commitments to market opening and fair competition principles and stop abusing unilateral trade and economic instruments.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made this statement at a regular press conference, commenting on the EU's readiness to conduct an investigation into a Chinese clean energy company, in connection with the company's alleged receipt of state subsidies, which led to a distortion of competition in the EU market.

The EU has consistently abused unilateral trade and economic instruments, imposing discriminatory and restrictive measures against Chinese companies. Such actions send a protectionist signal, damage the EU's image, and affect Chinese companies' confidence in investing in Europe, Lin Jian stated.

"We call on the EU to strictly adhere to its commitments to market openness and the principles of fair competition, stop abusing unilateral trade and economic instruments, and provide a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory business environment for companies from all countries," the Chinese diplomat emphasized.

He further added that China is ready to resolutely defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises. -0-

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BEIJING, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) — China and Russia should intensify high-level exchanges and strengthen pragmatic cooperation in various fields, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin via videoconference.

Noting that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination, Xi Jinping said the two countries should ensure that bilateral relations continue to develop in the right direction by deepening strategic coordination and more actively fulfilling their responsibilities as major countries. -0-

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BEIJING, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) — China and Russia should work together to maintain global strategic stability as the international situation has become increasingly turbulent since the beginning of the year, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.

As responsible major countries and permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia have a responsibility to urge the international community to uphold justice, firmly defend the results of the victory in World War II, and resolutely defend the international system with the UN at its core and the fundamental norms of international law, he said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin via videoconference.

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Abu Dhabi, February 4 (Xinhua) — The second round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine began here on Wednesday, according to Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.

“The next stage of negotiations in Abu Dhabi has begun,” he wrote on Telegram.

According to R. Umerov, who is also a member of the Ukrainian delegation, the negotiation process began in a "trilateral format" with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.

“Further work will be carried out in separate groups… after which a repeated joint synchronization of positions is planned,” he noted.

The Ukrainian official emphasized that the delegation is working to “achieve a dignified and lasting peace.” –0–

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JERUSALEM, February 4 (Xinhua) — An Israeli reservist officer was seriously wounded in a shootout in Gaza on Wednesday night, an Israeli army spokesman said. Palestinian health authorities said retaliatory shelling by Israeli tanks and airstrikes killed at least 10 people, including children.

Militants opened fire on Israeli troops during a clash in the northern Gaza Strip, near the so-called "Yellow Line" marking Israeli-controlled territory under the first phase of the current ceasefire, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman said.

"An IDF reserve officer was seriously injured as a result of the shooting," the spokesman said, adding that the officer was taken to the hospital.

In response, armored units and drones struck the area, an IDF spokesman said, without specifying which armed group carried out the attack.

Palestinian sources reported gunfire, artillery shelling, and drone strikes in northern and southern Gaza. According to medical workers, three people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed by artillery shelling on tents sheltering displaced persons south of Khan Younis in the southern part of the enclave. Other casualties were reported in Gaza City in the north.

A US-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, after two years of conflict between Hamas and Israel. Since then, both sides have accused each other of violating the ceasefire.

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