US government takes Russia's plans for anti-satellite weapon very seriously. National Security Council spokesman: No immediate threat to the safety of "anyone" President Joe Biden has already ordered the first measures, including direct diplomatic contacts with Russia.
The government in Russia denies having such weapons plans and calls on the USA to provide evidence for its claims. The international outer space treaty, which both Russia and the USA have signed, prohibits the stationing of nuclear weapons in space.. Secret services have “serious concerns” about widespread release of the information.