Russia Develops Nuclear Space Weapon, Sparking Global Concern

Diplomatic efforts intensify as the new weapon threatens satellite infrastructure and treaty compliance.

Russia is reportedly developing a nuclear space weapon capable of targeting satellites, raising concerns of a new space race and potential treaty violations.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have engaged in diplomatic efforts to address the threat, including discussions with China and India.
The weapon, described as generating a massive energy wave upon detonation, could cripple global satellite infrastructure and communications.
There is no evidence that Russia has decided to use the emerging satellite weapon, but its development violates the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
Experts warn that deploying nuclear weapons in space could undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race.