Musk Refuses Starlink for Ukrainian Strikes in Russia
American tech billionaire Elon Musk is refusing to allow Ukraine to use the SpaceX-operated Starlink satellite network for strikes inside Russian territory. President Volodymyr Zelensky asked US President Donald Trump to intervene and pressure Musk to lift the geographical restrictions so Kyiv can target Russian missile batteries. Trump reportedly did not provide a clear answer. Former Defense…
Elon Musk, the American tech billionaire, is refusing to allow Ukraine to utilize the SpaceX-operated Starlink satellite network for strikes within Russian territory. President Volodymyr Zelensky had requested US President Donald Trump to intervene and exert pressure on Musk to lift the geographical limitations, enabling Kyiv to target Russian missile batteries.
However, Trump reportedly did not provide a definitive response to Zelensky's plea. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has also tried to negotiate with Musk through unofficial channels, but without any success. Musk has consistently cited the potential for Russian escalation as the reason for his refusal, urging Ukrainian officials to "make a deal."
This decision aligns with the United States' overall reluctance to transfer advanced military technology, as recently confirmed by NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker. Whitaker stated that Washington will not permit Ukraine to domestically manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, contradicting earlier assurances given by the Trump administration.
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