The United States has briefed both Congress and its European allies on new intelligence regarding Russian nuclear capacities.

According to U.S. intelligence, Russia is working on a nuclear space weapon, as reported on Wednesday by numerous American media outlets citing unnamed sources. The intelligence suggests that Russia is attempting to develop a satellite neutralizing nuclear weapon capable of being deployed in space, which could pose a threat to the national security of the United States and other nations. Such space-based nuclear systems targeting satellites could potentially render American telecommunication and espionage operations inoperable, as reported by Fox News.

The New York Times reports that the United States has informed Congress and European allies about the latest intelligence on Russian nuclear capabilities. The new nuclear powers are under development and have not yet been deployed in space, states the newspaper, with a source claiming that these weapons currently do not pose an immediate danger.

These intelligence revelations surfaced following an unusual and mysterious statement by Representative Mike Turner, the Republican chair of the House Intelligence Committee, who on Wednesday warned of a serious national security threat.

"I call on President Biden to declassify all intelligence related to the threat so that Congress, the administration, and our allies can openly discuss the necessary response," Turner stated. The Republican Congressman recently returned from a bipartisan Congressional delegation visit to Ukraine, following which he warned his colleagues that time is running out for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian occupiers.

The Biden administration has been increasingly critical of House Republicans for potentially blocking the $95 billion aid package approved by the Senate, which would provide assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Supporters of the bill argue that the United States supports Ukraine, among other reasons, to counter Russian threats that extend beyond Ukraine.

Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, stated that he will not rush the vote on the Senate bill.

“There is no cause for alarm. We are working on it, and the government is in steady hands,” he said. Democratic chair Mark Warner and Republican vice-chair Marco Rubio of the Senate Intelligence Committee have issued a joint statement, declaring that their committee has access to the relevant intelligence data and is closely monitoring the situation. Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Joe Biden, has declined to provide specifics regarding the recent intelligence reports.