PBS NewsHour

Is the U.S. entering a new arms race with Russia?

Clip: 02/07/2019 | 8m 42s | Video has closed captioning.

The U.S. has withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, saying Russia was violating the arms control deal that dates back to the Cold War. Now, Russia plans begin to building mid-range nuclear missiles. Nick Schifrin speaks with Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Andrea Thompson about whether the U.S. can avoid a new arms race.