# Podcast Episode Summary
**Nuclear Tensions Rise as Arms Treaty Expires**
In this urgent episode, we examine the collapse of the New START nuclear arms treaty between Russia and the United States—leaving the world's two largest nuclear arsenals unchecked for the first time in decades. As Moscow declares it's no longer bound by warhead and missile limits, concerns of a renewed arms race intensify amid already fraught geopolitical tensions.
Meanwhile, the European Union finalizes a massive €90 billion aid package for Ukraine, splitting funds between military support and budget stabilization through 2027. With calls for an EU peace envoy growing louder, we explore how European leaders are balancing military assistance with diplomatic overtures—all while navigating the shadow of unconstrained nuclear powers.
From expired treaties to emergency loans, this episode connects the dots on how nuclear deterrence, proxy conflicts, and international diplomacy intersect at one of the most precarious
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