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NATO chief warns of possible Russian nuclear weapons in space

NATO is concerned that Russia may be considering placing nuclear weapons in outer space to target satellites. Secretary General Mark Rutte warned of the possibility in an interview with German newspaper Welt am Sonntag.

He said Moscow's capabilities in space are outdated in comparison with the West. "Therefore, the development of nuclear weapons in space is a way for Russia to improve its capabilities. This is very worrying."

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