Elon Musk and Donald Trump: What their growing ties mean for Ukraine
The system plays a key role in Ukraine’s long-range drone operations, raising questions about the implications of the disruption and Elon Musk’s…
France 24 reports that the system plays a key role in Ukraine’s long-range drone operations, raising questions about the implications of the disruption and Elon Musk’s increasingly close ties with Donald Trump.
The recent disruption of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine comes as Washington steps up pressure on Kyiv to halt its strikes on Russian oil refineries.
This technology story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Elon Musk, Donald Trump and SpaceX’s Starlink.
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- Ukraine · Europe
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- Elon Musk, Donald Trump, SpaceX’s Starlink, Washington
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