Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday that Russia has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space, asserting that the country's space capabilities are on par with those of the United States. This declaration comes in response to recent reports from the White House confirming that Russia has acquired an anti-satellite weapon capability, although it is not yet operational.
The White House expressed concerns over the weapon, labeling it as 'troubling' and potentially in violation of the international Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the deployment of nuclear weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction in space. The treaty, signed by over 130 countries, including Russia, also prohibits the stationing of weapons in outer space in any form.
