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Russia denounces US "aggressive plans" in space, China accuses Washington of preparing "a war"

CNN Portugal15 September 2026 at 20:54

Russia denounced what it called the United States' "aggressive plans" in space, while China accused Washington of preparing "a war." These statements come in the context of geopolitical tensions related to the militarization of space.

To date, the weapons involved in this situation are not known, it has not been possible to determine how many systems have been placed in space, nor to identify what the specific targets are referred to in the accusations.

The two powers, Russia and China, appear to align on the same narrative against the United States, publicly denouncing the alleged American intentions to expand its military capabilities beyond Earth's atmosphere.

The international community still does not know the concrete details that support these accusations, which leaves numerous questions open about the exact nature of the military space programs in question and the true motivations behind these public statements.

Why this matters

The accusations from three of the world's largest military powers regarding the militarization of space represent a serious risk to global geopolitical stability and to international treaties on the peaceful use of space. The lack of details about the weapons or targets mentioned fuels uncertainty about the extent of the tensions and may trigger an arms race in space.

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