Russia had the idea to use nuclear weapons in space. This strategy is not intended to point nuclear warheads at Earth, but is most likely used to potentially destroy communications satellites, both military and civilian.

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Putin realizes that in a war under modern technological conditions he will not be able to win. He has no technological advantage and will not be able to upgrade his army with old tanks. Therefore, detonating a nuclear bomb in space could provide an advantage on the battlefield in an increasingly likely World War III.

Putin will reverse progress around the world

Putin decided that he could reverse progress throughout the world, and thus win the conflict with NATO. It could attempt to disrupt drone movements across the seas, disrupt commercial air travel, and throw ships off course as global maritime navigation relies on GPS.

Weapon systems such as М982 Excalibur or missiles for HIMARS rocket launchers cannot function without GPS. The same goes for Storm Shadow/SCALP, TAURUS.

Consequences if a nuclear bomb is detonated in space orbiting the Earth

Consequences: The use of nuclear weapons in Earth's orbit could have catastrophic results for space infrastructure and all of humanity.

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Here is a list of the consequences of a nuclear bomb exploding in space in Earth's orbit:

1. Destruction of satellites: Nuclear explosions could destroy existing artificial satellites such as Starlink, GPS, which play a critical role in modern communications, navigation, meteorology, scientific research and NATO defense.
2. Space debris generation: Explosions of nuclear weapons generate huge amounts of space debris, as fragments are broken into many small pieces. This debris poses a serious threat to existing and future space missions and satellites.
3. Radiation consequences: If a nuclear bomb were detonated in space, it could release radiation, posing a danger to spacecraft and astronauts. The radiation can also affect space stations and other objects in space.
4. Damage to space infrastructure: Nuclear explosions can damage spacecraft, communications and navigation satellites, disrupting telecommunications, navigation and other critical systems we rely on in everyday life.

Overall, if a nuclear bomb were detonated in space, it could have far-reaching and critically destructive consequences for both space infrastructure and the modern economy, supply chain, smart technology, and life on Earth in general.

Threat to US national security from the Russian Federation

Top White House national security officials, along with influential congressional lawmakers, have attempted to calm public concerns following a warning from the House Intelligence Committee chairman about the potential threat to national security posed by the growing “foreign military potential”.

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According to information obtained from ABC News sources, this topic is alarming and is considered extremely sensitive for the United States. Several members of Congress, without commenting directly on the issue, noted the seriousness of the problem, while being careful not to cause panic among the public.

Russia has an idea to use nuclear weapons in space – US intelligence

Reacting to emerging issues, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, told reporters: “We intend to work together to resolve this issue, as we resolve other extremely important issues left in the shadows”.

Member of the US House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes called a threat to US national security “serious”

Connecticut Democrat and House Intelligence Committee ranking member Jim Himes made a similar point in a statement. He called the warning “serious”, however, stressed that there is no reason to panic.

“Discussion about the possibility of disclosing additional information in this matter may take place, but is not in the public domain”, – Himes noted.

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Joe Biden's White House immediately condemned Trump's comments, saying in a statement: “Encouraging murderous regimes to attack our closest allies is horrific and inappropriate, and it threatens the national security of the United States, global stability, and our economy at home.”.

Trump's comments must be music to the ears of Russian dictator Putin

Trump's remarks encouraging Russia to attack any NATO country also sparked outrage in other political circles on Saturday. Conservative political commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin said Trump's comments should have been “music” to the ears of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

On the other hand, Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio on Sunday sought to downplay Trump's remarks, which came two days after former Fox News host and Trump supporter Tucker Carlson conducted a lengthy, largely free interview with Vladimir Putin.

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“Trump talked about an event that happened in the past when he was president”, – Rubio said in an interview with CNN. “He didn't take us out of NATO, and American troops are stationed all over Europe, then as today.”.

“Donald Trump tells the story”, – Rubio continued. “He is not a member of the External Relations Council. He doesn't talk like a traditional politician, and you'd think people would have figured that out by now. He said NATO was broke or broke until he took over because people weren't paying their dues and he used leverage to get them to step up”.

Trump expressed doubts about the existence of NATO

Trump has expressed doubts about the existence of NATO and about helping Ukraine defend itself from invasion starting in 2022, an international alliance that the United States has pledged to defend if necessary.

His remarks on Saturday coincided with US senators debating a bill to provide $60 billion to Ukraine, $14 billion in military aid to Israel, $9 billion in humanitarian aid to citizens in Gaza, the West Bank, and $4.8 billion to support allies in the Indo-Pacific region .

But the bill has faced opposition from some Republicans who want to see the foreign aid package tied to security measures along the U.S.-Mexico border, which is emerging as a defining issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Some of these same lawmakers hope to propose amendments to stem the flow of migrants into the United States, while others want to eliminate humanitarian aid provisions and limit foreign aid to arms and materiel.

If the bill passes the Senate on Sunday, it will move to the House, where Republicans have a slim majority. The House has already rejected the Israeli aid bill. House Chairman Mike Johnson stressed that he could split the aid into separate bills.

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“I have said very clearly that you must consider these issues on their own merits”, – Johnson said last week.

Even before Trump's comments about NATO, European capitals were reassessing their expectations of U.S. support and cooperation in the event of a second Trump presidency.

During a 70-minute speech in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Trump recalled telling an unidentified head of state at an unspecified NATO meeting when he was president that the United States would not defend countries that “non-executive”.

Mr. Trump, if we didn’t pay and Russia attacks us, will you protect us?

While some immediately questioned whether the said conversation took place, Trump continued: “One of the presidents of a large country stood up and said: “Mr. Trump, if we didn’t pay and Russia attacks us, will you protect us?”

“I said: “You haven't paid, are you in debt?” No, I won't protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever they want. You have to pay. You have to pay your bills”.

Increase defense spending to 2% of each NATO country's GDP by 2024

NATO countries agreed in 2014, following Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea, to end the spending cuts they had made since the Cold War and increase defense spending to the tune of 2% of each NATO country's GDP by 2024.

The US under Trump's leadership may abandon its NATO commitments

During his 2016 campaign, Trump alerted Western allies by warning that the United States under his leadership could abandon its NATO commitments and only defend countries that met the alliance's 2% goal.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has spurred additional military spending by many NATO countries

As of 2022, NATO reported that just seven of NATO's 31 member countries met the commitment to spend more than 3% of GDP on defense in 2014. Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine has spurred additional military spending by many NATO member countries.

Trump's remarks come as Ukraine remains war-bound and has been fending off a Russian invasion since 2022. And Republicans in Congress are becoming increasingly skeptical about providing additional aid to Ukraine.

Trump also noted the recent failure of Congress to implement immigration legislation.

On Saturday, Trump also noted the recent failure by Congress of immigration legislation aimed at addressing... migration crisis on the Texas-Mexico border. The bill was supported by current President Joe Biden, and Trump promised that if elected again, he would pass “large-scale deportation operation” on his first day in the oval office.

Trump is showing strongly in opinion polls against Biden, who defeated the former president in the 2020 election. However, he faces more than 90 criminal charges.

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The allegations, contained in four separate indictments in different jurisdictions, allege that Trump tried to undermine the results of the election, which he lost in 2020. Trump also illegally withheld government secrets after his presidency ended and made illegal payments to an actress who claims she had a sexual encounter with Trump.

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According to a report by the think tank, the UK is facing “hidden” security threat due to the presence of Russian, Chinese and Iranian forces in Irish territorial waters. Analysts accuse Dublin of “frivolity” in matters of European defence.

Growing Russian threat in Irish territorial waters

According to the center Policy Exchange, The UK should strengthen its air and naval presence in Northern Ireland to deter the growing Russian threat in Irish territorial waters. The report is supported by two former UK defense secretaries, Michael Fallon and George Robertson.

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Britain and Ireland face “acute maritime threat” due to the Russian strategy of attacking submarine cables and pipelines, as well as the presence of Russian warships.

The report also raised concerns about Russian intelligence operations in Ireland and vulnerability to cyber attacks, mentioning “excessively large” Russian diplomatic mission in Dublin.

Great activity of Russian intelligence services in Ireland

In 2022, the Russian Embassy in Dublin employed 30 staff - more than in many other European countries. This demonstrates the great activity of the Russian intelligence services in Ireland.

China poses another serious threat to UK security

China poses another serious threat to UK security due to its rapid technological advancement and global influence.

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MI5 Director General, Ken McCallum, noted that Iran is often linked to terrorism. Last year, UK authorities identified at least 10 potential threats involving the kidnapping or harm of people living in the UK whom the Iranian regime considers enemies.

Ireland needs to reconsider its military neutrality

Center report Policy Exchange stresses that Ireland needs investment from other NATO countries and Ireland needs to reconsider its military neutrality. Fallon and Lord Robertson welcome Ireland's review of its defense policy and call on the UK to help Ireland strengthen its defence.

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Concerns have been raised about the possible impact of Sinn Féin's victory in the 2025 Irish elections. The party is on the rise in the Republic, but its position has weakened in opinion polls south of the border.

Greater defense cooperation between the UK and Ireland is needed

Overall, the report Policy Exchange calls for a stronger response to the threats posed by Russia, China and Iran through Ireland, as well as a review of neutrality and strengthened defense cooperation between the UK and Ireland.

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Martin Herem said the source of this interference is likely to be Russia, which is believed to be testing and training in the event of a possible conflict in the region. Previously, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that it had conducted exercises to disrupt radio and satellite signals in Kaliningrad.

Sweden and Finland announced an investigation into GPS blocking in Europe

Estonian defense officials noted that interference could also be caused by ships in the Baltic Sea. In December, Polish authorities warned pilots of possible disruptions, and Sweden and Finland said they were investigating Russia's GPS blocking in Europe.

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It should be noted that Russia has experience jamming GPS signals in Northern Europe and could use electronic warfare to thwart potential drone attacks. This experience has been demonstrated not only in Ukraine and the Baltics, but also in other regions.

Russia's GPS blocking poses a threat to civil air travel

With Russia's increased activity in the European region, European aviation officials met last week to discuss the issue, given that Russian GPS blocking poses a critical threat to civil air travel.

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The media are increasingly reporting on the possibility of Russia starting a war with NATO countries in the future, which emphasizes the seriousness of the situation in the region and requires the attention of the world community.

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In an interview The Times Lt. Gen. Alexander Zollfrank, commander of NATO's military logistics center in southwest Germany, stressed the need for the alliance to be prepared for such attacks. He also called on allies to decisively deal with bureaucratic obstacles that prevent the effective movement of troops and equipment and impede the use of weapons by NATO member countries.

This is also indicated by the minimal number of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine. Russian troops are stockpiling missile weapons of all types for future attacks on NATO territory, experts say.

Generals from Germany, the USA and the Netherlands fear the possibility of Russian attacks on the EU

Zollfrank and other senior generals from Germany, the United States and the Netherlands have expressed concerns about the possibility of Russian attacks on deep rear targets, including civilian and military infrastructure, far behind the front lines. This scenario, in their opinion, is based on the experience of the war in Ukraine, where Russian occupiers strike in remote regions, despite the battle line, hitting both civilian targets, schools and hospitals, and critical infrastructure of the population.

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The warnings from senior generals underscore the need for NATO to maintain a high level of combat readiness and preparedness for various conflict scenarios. These statements also highlight the seriousness of the situation on the global stage and the need for constant monitoring and adaptation by the NATO alliance to ensure the security of its members and the European region as a whole.

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