The United States and Russia are nearing a deal to extend the New START nuclear arms control treaty that expires Thursday, Axios sources said.

The United States and Russia are nearing a deal to extend the New START nuclear arms control treaty that expires Thursday, Axios sources said. Talks were held in Abu Dhabi, but no agreement is confirmed and the plan still needs approval by both presidents. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner took part.