US: Putin Planning Surprise Nuclear Attack from Space
US Space Command chief warns Russia may deploy a nuclear anti-satellite weapon, threatening global chaos and prompting urgent NATO-EU talks on defense amid rising tensions and shifting alliances.
General Steven Whiting emphasized that the Russian president is planning an attack that could cause global pandemonium.
The head of the U.S. Space Command expressed serious concern to The Times about Kremlin plans, while the Trump administration closely monitors every move.
As he told The Times, the Russians are considering placing a nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit.
This weapon would threaten all satellites in low Earth orbit—a scenario the Americans are unwilling to accept. Russia remains an advanced space power and continues to invest in anti-space systems.
Why Russia is turning to space
Asked about the reasons for such a move, Whiting explained that from the Russian perspective, the U.S. and NATO possess clear superiority in conventional weapons. For this reason, they believe that neutralizing the West’s space capabilities would even the battlefield.
However, he did not want to disclose how the U.S. learned of these plans. If confirmed, they would constitute a serious violation of the Outer Space Treaty, which Russia has also signed.
Moreover, Moscow has already intensified its aggression in space with continuous jamming of satellite communications and GPS to a degree that endangers even civilian aircraft.
Increased concern in the EU and NATO
At the same time, leaders of the European Union and NATO discussed today ways to boost weapons production in Europe. This discussion takes place while President Donald Trump openly questions the U.S. commitment to the transatlantic alliance.
“We need to invest more, produce more, and do both faster,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a post following her meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
European countries are struggling to strengthen their armed forces amidst Russia’s war in Ukraine and pressure from Washington.
Fears over the U.S. stance have grown, as Trump has even threatened to withdraw from NATO, angered by Europe’s position in his war on Iran. Last year, the allies committed to raising core defense spending to 3.5% of GDP in response to the American president’s criticisms that Europe does not spend enough.
Nevertheless, there are ongoing complaints that the European defense industry cannot keep up with the new, higher demands. NATO officials insist that the alliance must focus on its core strengths, such as pooling resources, without moving away from its traditional role in military planning.
