Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov stated that the USA did not provide any evidence and accused Russia of allegedly planning to place nuclear weapons in space. This was reported by RIA News.
According to the diplomat, Washington is using this issue for propaganda purposes.
“Them [США] “They make accusations that are not based on anything and are not supported by the slightest evidence, this is their normal attitude,” said Ryabkov, adding that sensitive representatives of the international community have understood this for a long time and do not take accusations of this nature seriously.
Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that the appearance of nuclear weapons in space is generally inappropriate.
Before that Bloomberg carriedIt was stated that the USA informed its allies about Russia’s allegations of launching nuclear weapons or fake warheads into space earlier this year.
February 16 US President Joe Biden instructed Following intelligence reports that the Russian Federation is preparing anti-satellite nuclear weapons, direct negotiations with Russia on nuclear weapons in space will begin.
Previously Shoigu spoke About nuclear weapons in space.