Posted 2/15/2024, 11:39:22 PM
White House Confirms Russia Has 'Troubling' Anti-Satellite Weapon, But Not Yet Operational
- White House confirms Russia obtained "troubling" anti-satellite weapon capability, but says it's not currently operational
- Weapon is space-based and would violate Outer Space Treaty that Russia signed
- U.S. reviewing options to address threat, will engage Russia directly on concerns
- Some Republicans claim threat was leaked to help Biden get Ukraine aid funding passed
- White House frustrated that House Intelligence Chair Turner publicly disclosed threat first