The Musk factor: Would Ukraine’s frontline really collapse without Starlink?
Trump's shifting alliances turned Starlink from a strategic edge into a critical dependency that Ukraine is racing to back up.
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US Sen. Kelly dismisses Musk’s “traitor” insult following Ukraine visit
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly confirms intelligence-sharing suspension by Trump administration has weakened Ukraine's defenses against Russia.
Elon Musk: “Starlink will never turn off for Ukraine”
SpaceX's CEO insists Starlink will stay online in Ukraine, dismissing claims that the US considered using it as leverage.
Elon Musk claims Ukraine’s frontline would crumble without Starlink
Musk insists Starlink holds Ukraine’s frontline together—without it, he claims, the war effort would collapse.
US threatens Ukraine to cut off Starlink if Ukraine rejects to sign minerals deal
The US escalated pressure on Ukraine by threatening to disconnect Starlink service in ongoing negotiations over 50% access to Ukraine's mineral resources
Musk spreads fake news about alleged USAID funding celebrity visits to Ukraine
Ukraine's anti-disinformation agency identifies Russian-origin fake news spread by Elon Musk on X platform.
Pro-Moscow Orbán meets Trump, Musk to discuss his Ukraine “peace” initiatives
The Hungarian FM said PM Orbán will continue his "peace" efforts following his meeting with Trump in the US.
Tesla owner Musk criticizes Biden’s initiative for additional $ 24 billion for Ukraine
About with $200 million invested in Trump's campaign, Elon Musk said "this is not normal" on the Biden administration's latest funding request for Ukraine.
After three years of brutal Russian invasion, Ukraine faces mockery from Elon Musk
With tens of thousands dead and cities in ruins, Ukraine's struggle for survival faces new challenges from within Trump's emerging administration.
NBC: Trump insiders frustrated with Musk acting like “co-president”
Elon Musk’s active role in the transition has sparked admiration from Trump and criticism from insiders, who accuse Musk of overstepping and pushing personal agendas.
Axios: Elon Musk joins Trump’s first post-election call with Zelenskyy
The conversation left Ukrainian president cautiously optimistic.
WSJ uncovers Musk’s regular communications with Kremlin since 2022
The investigation revealed discussions about Starlink, Ukraine, and personal matters amid Musk's growing Trump campaign support.
Russia’s illicit use of Starlink increases Russian effectiveness, Ukrainian soldiers report
Russian forces have obtained Starlink terminals through a black market, enhancing their battlefield coordination, drone operations, and artillery accuracy in Ukraine.
Ukraine downs Russia’s Starlink-equipped Shahed-136 suicide drone
Starlink on Shahed UAVs suggests Russia’s potentially enhanced ability to control long-range attack drones for reconnaissance, escalating security risks for Ukraine.
Ukrainian journalists face threats fueled by US GOP legislators, Musk for exposing anti-Ukraine narratives
Data journalism agency Texty faces pressure and threats after publishing a research, revealing US figures who oppose Ukraine aid, showing how they echo Russian propaganda narratives.
Musk: SpaceX allocates “significant resources” to combat Russian attempts to jam Starlink in Ukraine
Elon Musk asserted that Russian forces successfully disabled every communication system in Ukraine, except Starlink, which continues to operate despite Russian interference efforts.
Musk complains about “no war exit strategy,” Ukrainian President’s Office responds
In response, Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Ukraine's President, emphasized the "realistic" exit strategy – the withdrawal of "Russian troops from Ukrainian territory."
Musk likens Ukraine’s NATO accession to “nuclear apocalypse” movie
Elon Musk reacted to Sec. Blinken's remarks about Ukraine joining NATO, calling it the "start of a movie about nuclear apocalypse."
Elon Musk claims Odesa could fall if Russo-Ukrainian war drags on
However, the entrepreneur spreading the Russian narrative about the need for separate peace negotiations believes that there is no chance of Russia taking control of the entire Ukraine.
Ukraine intel: Russia buys Starlink terminals for war in “Arab countries”
Despite Elon Musk's denial of direct or indirect sales to Russia, intercepted conversations point to possible acquisition of SpaceX's Starlink terminals from Arab countries by the Russian military.
