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Musk May Allow Ukraine to Use Starlink for Attacks on Russia with US Approval
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Musk May Allow Ukraine to Use Starlink for Attacks on Russia with US Approval

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Elon Musk told former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov that he was prepared to allow Ukraine to use Starlink for attacks on Russia.
  • Musk said the decision would require approval from US political authorities, while Fedorov did not comment on their conversations.
  • Fedorov said stronger Ukrainian strikes could pressure Vladimir Putin to end the war, but would require more funding for weapons.

Elon Musk said he is prepared to allow Ukraine to use Starlink for attacks on Russia, but only if US political authorities approve the decision.

Musk conveyed the position to Mykhailo Fedorov, a former Ukrainian defence minister. Musk said the decision ultimately depended on the US authorities, including the president. Fedorov did not comment on his conversations with Musk.

Fedorov also said that stronger Ukrainian strikes against Russia could force Vladimir Putin to end the war. He added that such attacks would require more money for weapons.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.