Elon Musk is awaiting a decision from the White House on whether Ukraine will be allowed to use Starlink to launch strikes against Russia, the Financial Times has reported. Sources familiar with his negotiations with Mykhailo Fedorov have confirmed this information. Kyiv is seeking to use the network against ballistic missile launchers up to 200 km deep inside Russian territory.
Briefly about the main points
- Musk is awaiting a decision from the White House regarding the expanded use of Starlink.
- Sources have confirmed reports of talks between Musk and Fedorov.
- Kyiv is seeking to strike ballistic missile launchers.
- The request envisages the network extending up to 200 km into Russia.
Musk considers the decision to be within the White House’s remit
According to the Financial Times, Elon Musk He emphasised that the decision to use Starlink for such tasks must be taken by the White House. Fedorov has not commented on his discussions with the entrepreneur.
Earlier it was reported that Donald Trump does not support the use of the network for these purposes, and Musk has also expressed doubts.
Kyiv’s request concerns missile launchers
Ukraine wants to be able to use Starlink to strike ballistic missile launchers in Russia. This refers to an area extending up to 200 km into Russia.
Current Starlink regulations prohibit the remote control of aerial drones without specific authorisation in a contract with SpaceX. Therefore, any potential authorisation would likely require not only a political decision, but also technical and contractual implementation.
