Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Calls on Elon Musk to Disable Starlink in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called on US businessman Elon Musk to disable the Starlink system in Ukraine. Musk had previously criticized diplomats and stated that Russia would not withdraw its troops. Zakharova made a post on her Telegram account, proposing that Starlink be disabled to prevent human casualties. The SpaceX-owned Starlink provides broadband internet access to all parts of the globe. The Ukrainian military is actively using this system in conflict zones, with Starlink terminals being provided by Western allies. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhail Fedorov claimed that the Ukrainian military uses over 50,000 satellite communication stations.The Russian military regularly detects and strikes Starlink terminals in the special military operation zone. These developments highlight the technological dimension of the conflict in Ukraine. Russia's demand to disable the Starlink system could further escalate tensions in the region.