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.
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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.
Ukraine’s IT Army now aids drone strikes on Russian oil refineries
Once focused on disrupting Russian banks and businesses, Ukraine's volunteer hacker group is now shifting to Russian military targets, from Starlinks to CCTV cameras during long-range drone raids
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.
Pentagon collaborates with SpaceX to block unauthorized Russian use of Starlink
Despite ongoing challenges, the Pentagon and SpaceX have "wrapped their heads around" and found solutions to prevent Russia from exploiting Starlink's commercial communications system.
Minister: Poland to continue paying for 20,000 Starlink terminals provided to Ukraine
Poland will continue paying for subscriptions of over 20,000 Starlink terminals provided to Ukraine, ensuring communication and internet access, Ukraine's digital minister says.
Russian forces may be using Starlink terminals in Ukraine – Western media
Ukrainian soldiers told CNN they've experienced slower Starlink speeds & more connection issues recently.
WP: US House Democrats probe SpaceX over Russia’s alleged use of Starlink in Ukraine
US House Democrats have initiated an investigation into Elon Musk's SpaceX regarding the alleged use of Starlink terminals by Russian troops in Ukraine, citing "a serious threat to Ukraine’s security, Ukrainian lives, and US national security.”
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.
Elon Musk denies selling Starlink to Russia
In recent days, substantial evidence has shown Russian troops using Starlink satellite internet on occupied Ukrainian territory and frontlines.
Russian Forces are introducing “systematic” use of Starlink terminals, Ukraine’s Intelligence Confirms
Radio interceptions reveal invaders installed Starlink devices to enable internet access for units like Russia’s 83rd Airborne Assault Brigade operating near Klishchiyivka and Andriyivka in Donetsk Oblast.
Bloomberg: US Senator demands probes of Elon Musk for blocking Ukrainian attack on Russian Navy
US Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks an investigation into SpaceX's actions, as Elon Musk admits to blocking Ukraine's Starlink satellite access, which thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea fleet.
Musk confirms thwarting major Ukrainian attack in Crimea
Admitting he denied the Ukrainian government's urgent request to activate Starlink in Crimea, he tweeted that "both sides" should agree to a "truce"
CNN: Elon Musk shut down Starlink in Crimea to stop Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian Navy
Elon Musk, the CEO of electric car manufacturer Tesla and space exploration company SpaceX, secretly ordered his engineers…
Musk controversy continues: Zelenskyy’s staffer slams decision to restrict Starlinks in Ukrainian army
In response to the earlier Elon Musk’s SpaceX company’s decision to restrict the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s (AFU)…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX bars Kyiv from using Starlink tech for drone control claiming it violates service terms – BBC
Elon Musk’s company SpaceX has limited Ukraine’s ability to use its satellite internet service for military purposes after…
Poland delivers more Starlink terminals to Ukraine – Ukraine’s PM Shmyhal
The third batch of Starlink terminals that have come to Ukraine from Poland will support the medical and…
Musk asks Pentagon to pick up the bill for Starlink in Ukraine – CNN
Elon Musk’s SpaceX company has told the Pentagon it cannot donate more Starlink terminals to the Ukrainian Army…