Putin responds to claims that 'they are deploying nuclear weapons in space'

Responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement that he had ordered Ukrainian troops to withdraw, Putin said, "When he ordered the Ukrainian troops to withdraw, the soldiers were already fleeing."

Stating that the victory in the city of Avdiivka must be further expanded, Putin said, "This success must be further developed. These steps must be well-prepared and secured with personnel, weapons, equipment, and ammunition."

"WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OPPOSED, AND WE ARE STILL OPPOSED"

Addressing the claims in the US press that "Russia plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space," Putin said, "Our position is clear and transparent. We have always been categorically opposed to the deployment of nuclear weapons in space, and we are still opposed. We have repeatedly proposed not only compliance with all existing agreements in this field but also the strengthening of joint efforts."

"THEY KNOW THIS VERY WELL TOO"

Shoigu also reiterated that they are not involved in such an operation, saying, "They know this very well too. But they are making noise anyway. They want to secure funding by scaring senators and congressmen, not just for Ukraine, but also to strategically defeat Russia."

CLAIMS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN SPACE

Following the "serious national security threat" raised recently by US House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, reports appeared in the US press that "Russia plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space." 

US National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby stated that the national security threat in question was a technology related to Russia's capability to target satellites it is developing, and he avoided answering whether this system would be considered a nuclear weapon or a nuclear capability. 

Kirby said, "First of all, this is not a deployed, active capability. While Russia's pursuit of this capability is concerning, there is no immediate threat to anyone's safety. We are not talking about a weapon that can be used to attack people or cause physical destruction on Earth."

News Source: İHA