Zakharova: Russia is ready for dialogue with all countries to keep space free of weapons

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia is ready to hold a dialogue with all countries to keep space free of any type of weapons, but not all countries are ready for that.

Commenting on American statements on space issues, Zakharova said: “Russia is ready to conduct an equal dialogue with all countries in order to preserve space free of any type of weapons as a condition for ensuring international peace and security. But, unfortunately, not all countries are ready to conduct a responsible conversation.” In this case."

She pointed to the statements of US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Affairs John Bloom that the draft Russian-Chinese treaty prohibiting the deployment of weapons in space or the use of force or the threat of use of force against space targets “is nothing more than a “political ploy,” claiming that its implementation cannot be verified.” .

Zakharova stressed that the United States "strongly opposes Russian initiatives to prevent an arms race in space."

She added: "Strong opposition to the draft Russian-Chinese treaty has long become an integral part of American foreign policy. That is why Mr. Palm's statements were not surprising."

She also stressed that "the comments of American representatives on preventing an arms race in space, as well as their current activity on space affairs in the Security Council , are part of Washington's policy aimed at undermining multilateral efforts to maintain and promote international peace."