"US Raises Alarm Over Russian Nuclear Threat in Space"

The United States has informed Congress and European allies about new intelligence regarding Russian nuclear capabilities in space, which is not an urgent threat but could pose an international concern. The warning, issued by Representative Mike Turner, relates to Russian attempts to develop a space-based weapon, specifically a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon. The Biden administration has been criticized for possibly blocking a $95 billion bill aimed at providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with some lawmakers advocating for a more isolationist approach to global threats from Russia and other rivals. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the warning as a "trick" by the White House, while US national security adviser Jake Sullivan arranged a briefing with congressional leaders to discuss the matter.