Talks are expected to resume in 1991 with new proposals . 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty expired on this year . Leaders agreed to honor START until a replacement treaty could be negotiated . the United States and Russian presidents had hoped a new agreement could be ready this year .
Talks are expected to resume in mid-January with new proposals . 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty expired on December 5 . Leaders agreed to honor START until a replacement treaty could be negotiated . U.S. and Russian presidents had hoped a new agreement could be ready this year .