Ukraine continues talks on using Starlink in Russia for long-range drones – Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraine's efforts to use Starlink in Russia for defense purposes during an interview with journalists, according to Ukrinform. He stated that he received a request from Ukraine's Ministry of Defense to find a way to reach an agreement with the U.S. regarding the use of Starlink in the Russian Federation.

Zelensky mentioned that he was informed SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, had already granted permission for this, though it needed political approval. He communicated with the U.S. President to ensure this would help end the war sooner by reducing Russia's ability to prolong it. The president expressed gratitude to the U.S. President for confirming Musk's confirmation.

Despite efforts by representatives from both delegations to contact Musk, he did not respond at the time. During a subsequent meeting, Trump informed Zelensky that SpaceX had denied Ukraine permission due to the risk of escalation against Russia. The president emphasized that Ukraine continues its dialogue with Trump and the U.S. side on the issue, noting that it is now in the hands of the U.S. President and their internal discussions.