Russia warns US space weapons deployment could escalate tensions, citing alternative treaty proposal
A Russian expert says American weapons in orbit would trigger political and technical responses, as Moscow and Beijing have proposed a treaty banning such systems.
Dmitry Stefanovich, identified as a Russian expert, stated that deploying weapons in space would provoke both political and technical reactions, according to TASS. Stefanovich recalled that Russia and China have jointly proposed a draft treaty aimed at preventing weapon deployment in orbit.
The comments reflect ongoing international disagreement over space militarization. No confirmation of imminent US weapons deployment in space has been independently reported.
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