American intelligence information: Russia is developing a nuclear weapon to attack satellites. Russia, which inherited the Soviet Union's nuclear weapons, has the world's largest stockpile of nuclear warheads.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan refused to provide details regarding Turner's statements regarding Russian military capabilities that threaten US national security. Sullivan said he had arranged to hold a meeting today with congressional leaders, adding that he was surprised by Turner's decision to issue these statements. The New York Times said that the United States informed Congress and its allies in Europe of Moscow's plans to develop anti-satellite nuclear weapons.