"Russia Denies Plans for Nuclear Weapons in Space Amid US Concerns"

Russian President Vladimir Putin denies U.S. claims of Russia developing anti-satellite weapons and insists that Russia has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space, emphasizing that the country's space capabilities are similar to those of the U.S. The White House has expressed concerns about Russia's alleged anti-satellite weapon capability, which would violate the international Outer Space Treaty, and has indicated a desire to engage directly with Russia on the issue. Putin accuses the U.S. of seeking Russia's defeat in Ukraine while simultaneously calling for dialogue on strategic stability, making future contacts between the two countries unlikely.