Russia is working on new nuclear capabilities in space. Fox News reported that using nuclear systems against satellites could potentially eliminate US military communications and intelligence.
Previously, a member of the US Congress had sparked speculation in an unusual way about a possible threat to the United States. The media reports on Russia followed shortly afterwards. The Republican chairman of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, assured: “There is no reason for public alarm.” Other parliamentarians sharply criticized Turner's unusual statement and questioned his suitability.