New details emerge of Russia’s potential nuclear space weapon

Summary

1. The US claims Russia has been pursuing this type of nuclear capability for years.
2. Russia vetoed a UN resolution reaffirming the Outer Space Treaty's ban on space WMDs.
3. Moscow claims its aims are purely scientific. 

References

• Media Check: Breaking Defense - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.