Treaty on Strategic Offensive Reductions

The Treaty on Strategic Offensive Reductions, also known as the Moscow Treaty, was signed in 2002 between the United States and Russia. Its main goal was to reduce the number of nuclear warheads each country had. Rather than detailed verification measures, the treaty focused on a mutual commitment to lower arsenals over time, aiming to improve relations and reduce the threat of nuclear conflict. It represented a key step in nuclear disarmament, signifying both nations' recognition of the need to lessen their nuclear capabilities while maintaining strategic stability.