Starlink’s slowdown hurt Ukraine at front. Now Kyiv and Türkiye weigh building satellite technology together, Zelenskyy says
Talks with Türkiye have begun, Zelenskyy says after meeting Turkish leader Erdogan.
Ukraine is no longer content with relying solely on one company for its satellite technology, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In an interview with CNN Türk, Zelenskyy revealed that Kyiv and Türkiye are now considering collaboration on satellite technology. The issue became particularly evident when a slowdown in Starlink and its military version disrupted frontline operations, resulting in civilian casualties.
This incident highlighted Ukraine's heavy dependence on a single firm it cannot control, prompting the nation to explore building or sharing satellite technology itself. A partnership with Türkiye is currently in the discussion phase. Zelenskyy acknowledged that while the idea is being explored, it is far from being finalized, emphasizing that such matters are not straightforward.
The push for independent technology in space is driven by security concerns, with both countries recognizing the importance of owning their own developments and technologies.
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