Russia is maneuvering for the first shots of a space war

Russia is developing and deploying satellites capable of maneuvering close to other spacecraft, raising concerns that the first shots of a future space war could involve on-orbit stalking rather than missiles. The article does not specify exact counts or dollar figures for the program, but describes Russian spacecraft maneuvering near foreign satellites as a core tactic. This matters because such proximity operations could disable or surveil rival military and commercial satellites without kinetic strikes, blurring the line between espionage and attack. Watch for further reports on Russian satellite launches, close-approach incidents tracked by Western space-monitoring agencies, and any policy responses from the U.S. and NATO on space rules of engagement.