"Concerns Rise Over Russian Space Nukes as Biden Downplays Nuclear Threat"
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American spy agencies are concerned about Russia's potential plan to place a nuclear weapon in space, prompting Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to engage with China and India on the matter. The concern arose after Russia conducted secret military satellite launches and developed a space-based weapon that could threaten global satellite systems. While there is uncertainty about Russia's intentions, U.S. officials fear the potential impact on global communications and navigation if a nuclear weapon were placed in orbit.
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