Russia denies U.S. space nuke rumors as ‘false claims
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
4:39 PM – Thursday, February 15, 2024
The United States’ warning that Russia is developing nuclear weapons in space was dismissed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Thursday as a farce intended to scare Congress into providing more funding for Ukraine.
“It is obvious that the White House is trying, by hook or by crook, to encourage Congress to vote on a bill to allocate money; this is obvious,” Peskov said. “We’ll see what tricks the White House will use,” he continued.
The White House’s warning was also denounced as a “malicious fabrication” by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov.
“We have seen these reports. This is part of a trend that has been there for a decade, with the Americans making up malicious stories and ascribing to us some actions and intentions that they don’t like,” Ryabkov told a Russian media outlet.
“In working with them, we keep telling them that groundless allegations of any kind will get no reaction from us. If they make some claims, they should at least provide evidence,” Ryabkov added, referencing the Biden administration.
Like Peksov, Ryabkov declined to go into great detail on the White House claim until he had more information.
“So we’ll see how things will unfold in this regard. So far, we are just monitoring what is being said there, on the matter, that is, the official versions,” he continued.
Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), the head of the House Intelligence Committee, warned of a “serious national security threat” on Wednesday and requested that President Joe Biden declassify any relevant material. This sparked the report that Ryabkov and Peskov were responding to.
Turner had suggested that Russia was “developing a nuclear-capable weapon that could take down U.S. satellites,” according to U.S. officials who spoke with CBS News.
Yet, according to Russian authorities, there is no evidence that Russia has deployed any type of nuclear weapons in space, despite claims made by U.S. officials.
According to a U.S. official who spoke with CBS News, an orbital weapon program could involve “a series of Russian space launches known as Cosmos, many of which carry classified Ministry of Defense payloads.”
“We just want to assure everyone steady hands are at the wheel. We’re working on it, and there’s no need for alarm,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
Turner’s warning was met with skepticism by a number of space and nuclear experts contacted by The Guardian on Wednesday. However, Hans Kristensen of the Federation of American Scientists stated that a credible threat could still be looming.
“Russia has been conducting several experiments with maneuvering satellites that might be designed to sabotage other satellites,” Kristensen highlighted. “The issue is not so much about an increased nuclear weapons threat, per se, but that it would increase the threat against other countries’ space-based nuclear command and control assets. It would be highly destabilizing,” he concluded.
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What evidence or lack thereof do Russian authorities cite to refute the US officials’ claims about nuclear weapons in space
Title: Russia Dismisses US Warning of Nuclear Weapons in Space as Political Maneuvering
Introduction:
The United States’ recent warning about Russia’s alleged development of nuclear weapons in space has been met with skepticism and denunciation by Russian officials. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov have dismissed the claims as fabricated and politically motivated. This article examines their responses and analyzes the ongoing tensions between the two nations regarding space weaponization.
Russia’s Response to US Warning:
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denounced the US warning as a ploy to secure additional funding for Ukraine and to influence Congress’s decision-making. He accused the White House of resorting to desperate measures and stated that Russia would closely monitor the situation, emphasizing the need for evidence to support the allegations.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov echoed Peskov’s sentiments, labeling the US warning as part of a long-standing trend of malign narratives aimed at destabilizing Russia. Ryabkov emphasized that groundless allegations would not elicit any response from Moscow and called on the Biden administration to provide evidence for their claims.
US Congressman’s Concern:
Representative Mike Turner, head of the House Intelligence Committee, expressed grave concerns over what he deemed a “serious national security threat.” Turner requested President Joe Biden to declassify relevant information regarding Russia’s alleged development of a nuclear-capable weapon capable of targeting US satellites.
Russian Denial and Lack of Evidence:
Russian authorities fervently denied any deployment of nuclear weapons in space and refuted U.S. officials’ claims. While an anonymous U.S. official mentioned the possibility of an orbital weapon program under the Russian Cosmos project, Russian authorities stressed that no evidence existed to substantiate these allegations.
Skepticism and Cautious Experts:
Various experts in the field of space and nuclear weaponry responded to Turner’s warning with skepticism. However, Hans Kristensen from the Federation of American Scientists acknowledged that a credible threat could potentially emerge despite the skepticism. This highlights the need for vigilance and diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Conclusion:
The intensifying tensions between the United States and Russia regarding the alleged development of nuclear weapons in space emphasize the importance of evidence-based claims and diplomatic dialogue. While the Russian government has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated fabrications, the concerns expressed by US officials underline the need for transparency and clear evidence. The situation necessitates continued monitoring and international cooperation to ensure the peaceful and responsible exploration of space.
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