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Elon Musk Clashes With Polish Foreign Minister Over Starlink's Role in Ukraine

The dispute highlights tensions over funding and the critical reliance on Starlink for Ukraine's war effort as Musk reaffirms the service will not be shut down.

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Tech-Milliardär Elon Musk
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Einmal mehr ist US-Tech-Milliardär Musk im Zentrum eines heftigen Streits auf seiner Plattform X. Gemeinsam mit US-Außenminister Rubio attackiert er Polens Chefdiplomaten Sikorski. Foto: IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

Overview

  • Elon Musk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski engaged in a heated exchange on X regarding Starlink's role in Ukraine's defense against Russia.
  • Musk emphasized that Starlink is essential to Ukraine's military operations, stating that the frontlines would collapse without it, but denied any intention to shut the service down.
  • Sikorski countered by noting Poland contributes $50 million annually to support Starlink's operations in Ukraine and suggested alternative providers could be considered if SpaceX proves unreliable.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Musk, accusing Sikorski of making false claims and highlighting Starlink's critical importance in preventing Russian advances.
  • The controversy comes amid broader concerns about U.S. support for Ukraine, with President Trump halting military aid and intelligence sharing, increasing Ukraine's dependence on Starlink.