US Hints Russia 'Hiding Something' After Nuclear Space Weapons Ban Blocked

Newsweek— The U.S. has accused Russia of "hiding something" after Moscow vetoed a United Nations (U.N.) Security Council resolution banning nuclear weapons in space.Russia blocked the council from adopting the resolution on Wednesday, months after the U.S. raised concerns that Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon designed to attack satellites in space. Russia has denied that such a weapon is in development.The resolution, which was drafted by the U.S. and Japan, reaffirmed the 1967 Outer Space Treaty...

Zero Hedge—Russia Vetoes US-Authored UN Resolution Banning Nuclear Weapons In Space. Russia Vetoes US-Authored UN Resolution Banning Nuclear Weapons In Space Russia has just vetoed a very rare and interesting resolution set before the United Nations Security Council focused on banning nuclear weapons in space: The treaty bars signatories, including the U.S. and Russia, from placing "in orbit around the Earth any objects carrying nuclear weapons or any other kinds of weapons of mass destruction" or anywhere else in outer space. On Wednesday Russia registered the...

Drudge Report—US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space. The United States and Russia are set to face off over nuclear weapons in space on Wednesday at the United Nations Security Council, which is due to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space. Russia is expected to block the draft resolution, said some diplomats. The U.S. move comes after it accused Moscow of developing an anti-satellite nuclear weapon to put in space, an allegation that Russia's defense minister has flatly denied.

Tech Times—US Urges China and Russia to Ban AI from Nuclear Weapon Control Forever. Russia and China are being urged by US officials to make sure that only humans can deploy nuclear weapons.