Steve Witkoff contacts Ukrainian and Russian leadership regarding the war, with U.S. policy affecting Starlink usage.

The entities involved

• Steve Witkoff →

  American businessman and diplomat (born 1957)

  • US and Russia hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva to seek conflict resolution for Ukraine.01:28
  • Trump and Witkoff engage in diplomatic efforts with Russia to secure the release of Hubbard, who was detained by Russian authorities.Fri 23:01
• Starlink →

  satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system

  • Elon Musk is accused of cutting off Starlink service amid political concerns involving Donald Trump.Fri 23:46
  • Musk claims the US Government controls the Starlink program, which is currently being used by Ukraine's army.Fri 21:34
• Elon Musk →

  businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)

  • Trump cuts deal for Russian diesel as Iran war drives up gas prices, while Musk donates to Republican election efforts.04:41
  • Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, while Donald Trump threatened to speak to Elon Musk about Starlink.03:54

Related events

• Ukraine attacks Russian energy infrastructure, while Trump pressures leadership change and Musk confirms US government control over Starshield.Oct 15
• Krugman published an analysis on Substack arguing Starlink is essential military infrastructure, while claims suggest Trump urged curtailing the service.Thu 19:32
• Trump calls for Ukraine leadership change, while Washington restricts Starlink services and Russia intensifies attacks.Oct 15
• Witkoff serves as Trump's special envoy as Putin discusses stalled Ukraine talks and unresolved Iran war issues.Sep 7
• Donald Trump and Elon Musk coordinated on the use of Starlink to target Russia.Sep 28