Elon Musk and Marco Rubio Defend Starlink's Role in Ukraine After Polish Criticism

Musk and Rubio dismissed Polish foreign minister's claims about Starlink funding while emphasizing its critical role in Ukraine's defense.

Elon Musk described Starlink as the 'backbone of the Ukrainian army' and claimed Ukraine's frontline would collapse without it.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticized Musk for 'threatening' Ukraine by emphasizing its dependence on Starlink, which Poland partially funds at $50 million annually.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio refuted Sikorski's claims, urging gratitude for Starlink's contributions to Ukraine's war effort against Russia.
Musk reaffirmed that Starlink services for Ukraine would not be withdrawn, despite his personal disagreements with U.S. and Ukrainian policies.
The exchange comes as U.S.-Ukraine relations face strain, with the Trump administration pausing military aid and intelligence sharing while pressuring Kyiv for concessions.