Musk calls on Zelensky to ‘go’ as Ukraine leader

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to resign, as the Ukrainian leader raised concerns over US support for his country during the ongoing war. Ukraine alleges that the US is aiding Russia by failing to warn them about incoming missile strikes and by altering Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system, which they depend on for communication.

In a tweet on X, Musk stated, "Time for Zelensky to go." Zelensky had previously called on Musk to restore Starlink, which was developed by Musk's SpaceX company. Musk claimed that any disruptions were the responsibility of the US government, distinguishing between Starshield, which is controlled by the US government and used for battlefield communications, and the civilian Starlink satellite system.

The conflict has intensified as Zelensky expressed feelings of betrayal after US President Donald Trump announced a diesel-supply deal with Russia, a nation heavily sanctioned by the West. This move has reportedly led to a squeeze on fuel supplies in the US, a situation blamed on Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, a claim denied by Trump ahead of crucial midterm elections next month.