Russian Security Council Calls for Rapid Deployment of Starlink Rival Satellites
A group of experts on the council warned that Elon Musk's satellite network could be used to destabilize countries throughout the world.
On Friday, Russia's Security Council called for a rapid expansion of its homegrown satellite network to rival Elon Musk's Starlink service. The council emphasized the growing potential for Western satellite communication systems to destabilize countries worldwide. Russian officials noted that while Russia currently operates over 30 satellites under its Rassvet program, Starlink boasts more than 10,000 active satellites.
The issue was discussed during a recent Security Council meeting, which highlighted the risks posed by the use of Western space-based communications in sovereign states. This comes amid Ukraine's use of Starlink for military communications, a move that has drawn criticism from Russian authorities. Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has previously criticized Musk for allowing Ukraine's access to the satellite network.
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