"We are heading towards disaster": Anxiety from atomic bomb survivors due to the expiration of the New START treaty.

Japanese survivors of the 1945 atomic bombings warn of increased nuclear conflict risks following the expiration of the New START treaty between the US and Russia. The treaty ended after the US did not pursue an extension proposal. Survivors express concern about a potential nuclear war and criticize the lack of public awareness regarding nuclear weapons. Activists worry the treaty's end could trigger a new arms race. The Japanese government states it will continue working with the US on nuclear arms control.