President Joe Biden has spoken out about the developments surrounding Russia’s acquisition of anti-satellite weapons, asserting that there is no current threat of deployment despite international anxieties.
President Joe Biden has addressed concerns around Russia’s development of an anti-satellite weapon, stating that while Russia has acquired such capabilities, there is no evidence to suggest they have decided to deploy it. This clarification came after revelations that sparked apprehension in Washington regarding the potential threat posed by Russia’s emerging technology. Despite U.S. intelligence confirming Russia’s acquisition of the anti-satellite technology, it remains non-operational.
During his statement, Biden assured that the current situation poses no immediate danger to humans nor does it constitute a nuclear threat. He acknowledged the potential for the technology to harm satellites but reiterated that Russia has not exhibited any intention of using it. The issue of declassifying more information about the threat was discussed, highlighting the international concern surrounding the matter.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the opportunity to voice these concerns on a global platform at the Munich Security Conference, engaging with foreign ministers from China and India on the topic. The U.S. administration hopes that diplomatic discussions will continue, with the aim of dissuading Russia from deploying the anti-satellite weapon.
