Musk claims the US Government controls the Starlink program, which is currently being used by Ukraine's army.
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
Musk claims the US Government controls the Starlink program, which is currently being used by Ukraine's army.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Elon Musk
businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
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Starlink
satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system
Related events
- Elon Musk throttled Starlink access specifically for the Ukrainian military on October 21, 2026.
- US politicians Thom Tillis and Dan Crenshaw criticized Elon Musk's leverage over Ukraine regarding Starlink service.
- Elon Musk is accused of cutting off Starlink service amid political concerns involving Donald Trump.
- Putin praised Elon Musk's satellite deployment while Ukraine continues to use Starlink in the ongoing conflict.
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk coordinated on the use of Starlink to target Russia.