A statement on the Russian Foreign Ministry 's Web site said , `` Preparation of the new treaty is practically complete '' but `` a few problems have to be overcome in order to finalize the treaty and submit it to [ the ] presidents of Russia and the United States . Talks are expected to resume in mid - January with new proposals . The Strategic Arms Control Treaty expired on December 5 . Russia agreed to honor START until a new treaty could be negotiated . American and Russian presidents had hoped a new agreement could be ready this year .
Talks are expected to resume in mid - January with new proposals . The Strategic Arms Control Treaty expired on December 5 . Russia agreed to honor START until a new treaty could be negotiated . American and Russian presidents had hoped a new agreement could be ready this year .