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Space Force Warns of Russian Nuclear Threat: Kremlin Dismisses Claims as Political Maneuvering

ByAlki David

Feb 16, 2024

In a recent twist of geopolitical tensions, the United States Space Force issued a dire warning, alleging that Russia is actively developing nuclear weapons in space. However, the Kremlin swiftly brushed off these claims, labeling them as a mere ploy to sway Congress into allocating more funds for Ukraine.

Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, didn’t mince words when he addressed the allegations, dismissing them as a tactic aimed at manipulating lawmakers. “It is obvious that the White House is trying, by hook or by crook, to encourage Congress to vote on a bill to allocate money; this is obvious,” Peskov remarked, highlighting the perceived ulterior motive behind the warning.

Echoing Peskov’s sentiments, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov labeled the rumors as a “malicious fabrication,” further fueling the diplomatic standoff between the two nations.

The accusations come amidst escalating tensions between the United States and Russia, with both countries engaged in a strategic game of brinkmanship across various fronts, including cybersecurity, territorial disputes, and now, alleged space militarization.

While the Space Force’s warning underscores growing concerns over potential security threats posed by Russia’s space activities, it also raises questions about the underlying motivations behind such declarations. With geopolitical posturing increasingly intertwined with domestic politics, the veracity of such claims becomes a subject of scrutiny, as each side seeks to leverage the narrative to advance its own agenda.

As the rhetoric between Washington and Moscow escalates, the international community watches with bated breath, wary of the potential ramifications of this latest spat. Amidst the accusations and denials, one thing remains clear: the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, shaped by competing interests and shifting alliances.

In this high-stakes game of diplomacy and power projection, the true extent of Russia’s activities in space remains shrouded in uncertainty, while the political ramifications of these allegations reverberate far beyond the confines of Earth’s atmosphere.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.