Russian President Denies Intention to Place Nuclear Weapons in Space

According to multiple reports last week, there have been conflicting statements regarding Russia's intentions and capabilities with regard to nuclear weapons in space. An unidentified source claimed that the United States had obtained new intelligence suggesting Russian nuclear capabilities in space. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a televised meeting with his defense minister that Moscow is "categorically against" deploying nuclear weapons in space. This statement contradicts US officials' claims that Russia was developing a new anti-satellite weapon, which they argued would violate the international Outer Space Treaty if it involved nuclear technology. Putin dismissed these accusations and reiterated his opposition to sending nuclear weapons to space.