Russian satellite's close approach to ICEYE draws U.S. warning and Russian rebuttal

Axios reports a Vantor image showed Russia's Kosmos 2612 about a kilometer from the U.S.-owned ICEYE-X36 satellite on October 17. LeoLabs told Axios it had tracked the Russian craft coming within roughly one-third of a mile. ICEYE's network has supported Ukraine's military. Ars Technica reports a U.S. official called the maneuver threatening, while a Russian diplomat said Kosmos 2612's activity was “purely peaceful in character.” The Russian craft has since moved away.