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Poland’s foreign minister just threatened to defund Ukraine’s Starlink lifeline — to settle a score with Elon Musk

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Poland’s foreign minister just threatened to defund Ukraine’s Starlink lifeline — to settle a score with Elon Musk

Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, threatened Elon Musk that Poland would stop paying for the American billionaire’s Starlink satellite service to Ukraine unless Poland is restored to the European communications region.

Poland's foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has threatened to defy Elon Musk's decision to exclude Poland from the European communications region of Starlink satellite service. In a tweet, Sikorski stated that Poland would reconsider paying Musk $50 million annually for the service unless he restores Poland to the region. This follows Starlink's decision to drop Poland from the region, which could result in increased costs for Polish users.

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