"Russia Denies Plans for Space-Based Nuclear Weapons Despite US Concerns"

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space, asserting that the country's space capabilities are similar to those of the U.S. This comes after the White House confirmed Russia's possession of a concerning anti-satellite weapon capability, which is not yet operational. The White House expressed concerns about the weapon's compliance with the international Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the deployment of nuclear weapons in space. Putin emphasized Russia's opposition to such deployment and criticized the U.S. for seeking Russia's defeat in Ukraine while also expressing a desire for dialogue on strategic stability.