Zelensky Seeks Starlink Use for Strikes in Russia
Ukrainian President Zelensky asked U.S. President Trump during a UN General Assembly meeting about using Starlink for strikes inside Russia, but received no clear approval. Russian President Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov called such use a reckless move.
Consensus
- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky raised the issue of using Starlink for strikes inside Russia during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The discussion took place during the UN General Assembly.
- Trump reportedly told Zelensky to speak with Elon Musk about the matter.
- Dmitry Peskov, Russian President Putin's press secretary, stated that using Starlink for attacks inside Russia would be reckless and dangerous.
- Elon Musk has previously discussed the possibility of Ukraine using Starlink-enabled drones for strikes inside Russia, contingent on White House approval.
Points of divergence
- Zelensky confirmed his readiness for an energy ceasefire during the meeting with Trump. — vedomosti
- Zelensky raised the issue of licensing Patriot missile production in Ukraine, though it was described as a long-term perspective. — vedomosti
- Zelensky was told by Trump that he needed to speak with Elon Musk regarding Starlink use. — vedomosti
- Zelensky requested permission to use Starlink for strikes inside Russia and received a refusal. — vedomosti
- Elon Musk discussed the possibility of using Starlink-enabled drones for attacks inside Russia with former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov. — vedomosti
- Financial Times reported on August 31 that Musk allowed the possibility of such use, provided it was approved by the White House. — vedomosti
- The Atlantic reported on July 31 that Zelensky requested permission for Starlink use and was denied. — vedomosti
- The journalist cited a source who described the tone of the meeting as 'very good from the perception and tone standpoint.' — vedomosti
- The journalist reported that the source was a Newsmax journalist named Naya Sajaya. — vedomosti
- The journalist reported that the meeting occurred during the UN General Assembly. — vedomosti
- The journalist reported that Zelensky mentioned Starlink during the meeting. — vedomosti
- The journalist reported that Zelensky asked about Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- "It would be rash": Peskov on the use of Starlink for attacks deep into Russia — Вести
- "I ask": Stubbs on allowing VU to use Starlink for strikes against Russia — Вести
- Zelensky raised question with Trump about using Starlink for strikes on Russia — Ведомости
- "Sent to Elon": Trump responded to Zelensky's request for Starlink — Вести
Key entities
- Russia
- Zelenskyy
- Donald Trump
- Moscow
- UN
- Elon Musk
- Starlink
- General Assembly
- Newsmax
- USA
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Ukraine
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