Zelensky asked Trump to demand that Musk grant permission for…
Zelensky asked Trump to demand that Musk grant permission for Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes deep into Russian territory — The Atlantic, sources told the publication.
Consensus
- Vladimir Zelensky requested Donald Trump to persuade Elon Musk to allow Ukraine use of Starlink for strikes into Russian territory.
- The request was made during a closed meeting at the White House on July 28.
- Currently, Starlink is only permitted for use within Ukraine, including annexed Crimea and other Russian-controlled regions.
- Donald Trump did not give a definitive answer but promised to discuss the issue with Elon Musk.
- Elon Musk owns Starlink.
Points of divergence
- Zelensky asked Trump to convince Musk to allow Starlink use for operating long-range drones in strikes against military targets in Russia, particularly ballistic missile launchers. — tg_astrapress
- Zelensky believes destroying missile launchers would reduce the threat of mass rocket attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the upcoming winter. — tg_astrapress
- Before meeting Trump, Zelensky requested a meeting with Elon Musk directly, which Musk declined. — tg_astrapress
- Zelensky also requested 300 Patriot interceptors from the U.S., which were denied. — tg_astrapress
- Ukraine considered using the Starshield satellite network as an alternative, but deemed it more expensive, complex to integrate, and less suitable than Starlink. — tg_astrapress
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov had previously negotiated with Elon Musk about using Starlink for strikes into Russia, and Musk was reportedly willing if Trump supported the move. — tg_astrapress
- These negotiations ceased after government reshuffles. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (3 sources)
- Zelensky asked Trump to demand from Musk permission for Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes deep into Russian territory — The Atlantic — Дождь
- Zelensky asked Trump to demand from Musk permission for Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes deep into Russian... — Дождь (Telegram)
- Zelensky asked Trump to convince Musk to allow Starlink use for strikes deep into Russian territory, — The… — ASTRA
Key entities
- Donald Trump
- Ukraine
- Maska
- The Atlantic
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- White House
- USA
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Russia
- Starlink
- Crimea
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