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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] The spokesperson for the Russian Kremlin recently stated that the U.S. claim that the expansion of space exploration by Russia and China poses a threat to U.S. security is unfounded and merely a manifestation of 'Russophobia.' This remark is interpreted as being mindful of the emerging rivalry between the U.S. and the West over recent space strategies, including the announcement of a joint space station installation on the Moon with China. Recently, the U.S. Space Force reportedly emphasized the urgency of defending against threats posed by China and Russia, who are allegedly threatening U.S. satellite systems with satellite interception weapons.

According to TASS news agency on the 9th (local time), Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian Kremlin, said at a press conference held that day, "Some U.S. generals seem to view Russia's very existence as a threat to space security," adding, "These concerns are completely unfounded, and I hope such views do not create unnecessary Russophobia in the West." He further emphasized, "Russia is a country that values peace and is always ready to cooperate with the United States."

This statement is interpreted as a concern over the increased vigilance of the U.S. and Western countries following the news of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly construct a space station on the Moon with China. On that day, Russia signed an MOU with China to jointly build a space station on the Moon, which TASS reported has raised alertness among the U.S. and Western countries. Dmitry Rogozin, head of the Russian Federal Space Agency, and Zhang Kejian, director of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), signed the MOU concerning the development of an "experimental research facility complex" to be established in lunar orbit and on the lunar surface.

The U.S. Space Force is highly wary of the expansion of space capabilities by China and Russia. Earlier, on the 3rd, John Raymond, commander of the U.S. Space Force, stated at a virtual press conference, "Countries like China and Russia are attempting to challenge the U.S. with weapons capable of intercepting satellites, and the Space Force has a critical responsibility to protect these assets from them."

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