Musk Is Ready to Let Ukraine Use Starlink for Strikes in Russia, With Final Approval Up to the White House

Elon Musk is reportedly prepared to allow Ukraine to use drones equipped with Starlink for strikes inside Russia, but the final decision may rest with the White House.

The Financial Times reported, citing sources, that Musk discussed the possibility with Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defense minister. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously asked Musk to authorize Starlink-equipped drones for attacks on ballistic missile launchers as far as 200 kilometers inside Russian territory.

Fedorov said such a capability could play an important role in protecting Ukrainian cities from Russian missile attacks. In an interview with the Financial Times, however, he declined to comment on his conversations with Musk or on the newspaper’s information about the billionaire’s reported willingness to authorize long-range strikes.

Fedorov also declined to say whether he planned to meet Musk, saying only that he remains in contact with him. Sources said Musk emphasized to Ukraine that the decision was political and should be taken by the White House. The account also recalled that U.S. President Donald Trump has not agreed to the proposal.