Ukraine/Russia · Multiple sources
Elon Musk and Donald Trump: What their growing ties mean for Ukraine
The recent disruption of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine comes as Washington steps up pressure on Kyiv to halt its strikes on Russian oil refineries. The system plays a key role in Ukraine’s long-range drone operations, raising questions about the implications of the disruption and Elon Musk’s increasingly close ties with Donald Trump.
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- 14 Oct 2026, 14:42 CEST → 15 Oct 2026, 14:39 CEST
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Der Berater des ukrainischen Präsidenten Selenskyj hat der US-Firma SpaceX vorgeworfen, ihr Satellitensystem Starlink in der Ukraine zu drosseln. — not translated (source in a different language).
Officials say ability to block Russian drones restricted as Kyiv reels from second night of ballistic missile attacks.
Die Ukraine wirft der US-Firma SpaceX vor, ihr Satellitensystem Starlink in der Ukraine zu drosseln. — not translated (source in a different language).
Nach Kritik aus der Ukraine an Einschränkungen bei der Satellitenkommunikation hat sich SpaceX-Chef Elon Musk geäussert. — not translated (source in a different language).
The recent disruption of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine comes as Washington steps up pressure on Kyiv to halt its strikes on Russian oil refineries. The system plays a key role in Ukraine’s long-range drone operations, raising questions about the implications of the disruption and Elon Musk’s i...
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