The White House discussed the national security threat posed by a Russian anti-satellite weapon

The White House confirmed on Thursday that the threat to the national security of the United States is linked to Russia’s anti-satellite weapon, which was mentioned by senior American officials on Wednesday.

“I can confirm that this is linked to an anti-satellite capability being developed by Russia.”, the White House’s National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby, hinted, though declined to specify whether it was of nuclear dimension. She wasn’t “deployment”He clarified, adding: “As far as this activity by Russia is concerned, there is no immediate threat to anyone’s safety.”.

“We are not talking about a weapon that can be used to attack human beings or destroy the Earth.”, Mr. Kirby repeated. But the United States “Monitor the situation closely” And will continue “To take it too seriously”. White House national security adviser Jack Sullivan plans to visit Congress on Thursday to brief a group of eight elected officials with access to the most sensitive US intelligence. Traveling to Tirana before heading to the Munich Security Conference, American diplomatic chief Anthony Blinken clarified Thursday that the United States is discussing the threat with its allies.