On October 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State confirmed that the Russian military satellite 'Kosmos-2612' is exhibiting threatening behavior by conducting dangerous maneuvers in close proximity to American commercial satellites. This was stated by Deputy Secretary of State Thomas DiNanno during a meeting of the First Committee of the UN.
Dangerous Maneuvers of the Satellite
According to the information provided by DiNanno, the actions of the Russian satellite may indicate intentions to use space weaponry. This raises serious concerns in the U.S. as such maneuvers violate long-established safety norms in low Earth orbit. Specifically, this includes:
- Dangerous maneuvers near American satellites;
- Potential threats to commercial and military assets in space;
- Violations of international safety norms.
U.S. Response
In response to these actions, U.S. representatives emphasized that the country will continue to protect its vital national security interests in space. Thomas DiNanno noted that the U.S. intends to ensure the safety of its satellites and other objects in space, as well as take necessary measures to prevent threats from other nations.