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Zelenskyy rebukes Musk over call for compassion for Russian troops in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized American billionaire Elon Musk’s attitude toward Russian troops fighting in Ukraine in an excerpt from an interview with German broadcaster ZDF.

5 November, 12:04 PM

Elon Musk's specialists may be advising Russia on communications systems – Ukrainian aviation expert

Aviation expert Valeriy Romanenko, a senior researcher at Ukraine's State Aviation Museum, suggested that specialists working for SpaceX owner Elon Musk may be advising Russia on communications, he told Radio NV in an interview on Nov. 5.

5 November, 11:38 AM

U.S. midterms projected to cost record $11.9 billion as Musk gives $445.8 million — NV infographic

The U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3, 2026, are expected to be the most expensive in American history, with Elon Musk emerging as the largest political donor of the election cycle.

3 November, 06:50 PM

Musk could force Ukraine to pay $25,000 a month for Starshield — The Atlantic

Oligarch billionaire Elon Musk could exploit Ukraine’s dependence on Starlink to force Ukrainian forces and their allies to pay significantly more for military satellite communications, potentially repeating a pricing strategy SpaceX used with the Pentagon. After U.S. forces used Starshield during strikes on Iran, the company raised fees for terminals in the region from $5,000 to $25,000 per month. The Pentagon agreed to pay.

29 October, 07:14 PM

Starlink velocity caps grounded 2,000 Bars interceptor drones — Zelenskyy

Starlink speed restrictions grounded 2,000 European-funded Bars interceptor drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters at a press briefing, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Oct. 28, 2026.

28 October, 01:10 PM

EU moves to curb Elon Musk’s Starlink dominance with five-pronged strategy

The European Union is challenging billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink project on at least five fronts — from restricting access and backing competitors to developing new regulations aimed directly at undermining the tech mogul’s growing dominance in the space industry, Politico reported on Oct. 26.

27 October, 11:26 AM

Ukraine cannot use Starlink for long-range strikes on Russia, Flash says in response to Musk's accusations

Ukraine cannot use commercial Starlink terminals for long-range strikes on Russian territory, presidential adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said on Telegram on the evening of Oct. 24, commenting on accusations by Elon Musk.

25 October, 11:18 AM

Starlink restrictions remain in effect in Ukraine as Flash explains isolated cases of increased speeds

Restrictions on Starlink satellite communications remain in effect for Ukraine's Defense Forces, presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov, known as Flash, reported on Oct. 23.

23 October, 02:58 PM

Starlink and Starshield remain unstable in Ukraine despite Trump’s claim

Ukraine's Starlink and Starshield satellite networks remain unstable despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements that all restrictions have been lifted, activist and former defense ministry advisor Serhiy Sternenko reported on October 23.

23 October, 11:36 AM

Trump aides and Musk pass the buck over Starshield curbs on Ukraine military — AP

Trump administration officials and Elon Musk traded blame over who throttled Starshield satellite access for Ukraine's military, The Associated Press (AP) reported on Oct. 23.

23 October, 09:13 AM

Elon Musk removed speed limits on Ukraine's Starlink — Trump

Elon Musk has lifted all speed limits on Ukraine's Starshield satellite network, the military-grade version of Starlink, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on October 22.

23 October, 08:44 AM

Trump told Musk to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine — report

U.S. President Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift speed restrictions on Starlink’s military service in Ukraine, which had been imposed earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 22, citing U.S. officials.

22 October, 09:16 PM

U.S. lawmakers urge Trump and Musk to expand Ukraine's Starlink access for strikes inside Russia

In an open letter to the White House, Representative Joe Wilson and nearly 20 U.S. senators are urging President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk to expand Ukraine’s Starlink access so it could target missile launchers inside Russia, Wilson announced on October 21.

22 October, 09:36 AM

U.S. lawmaker calls for probe into Elon Musk’s order to throttle Ukraine’s Starshield

If billionaire Elon Musk issued the order to throttle Ukraine’s Starshield network, the allegations warrant an immediate probe, Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick told CNN on October 21.

21 October, 11:33 AM

Elon Musk issued order to throttle Ukraine’s Starlink — WSJ

American billionaire Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Starshield, a military-grade version of Starlink relied on by Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on October 20, citing U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter.

21 October, 08:34 AM

Ukraine seeks removal of Starshield speed limits in talks with SpaceX and Pentagon – Flash

Ukraine is negotiating with SpaceX, the Pentagon and the U.S. government to lift Starshield speed restrictions affecting its drones, while Kyiv has received no explanation for the timing, presidential adviser Serhii Beskrestnov told The Associated Press on Oct. 18.

18 October, 02:07 PM

Musk suggested limiting Ukraine’s Starlink to Trump — report

U.S. oligarch Elon Musk approached President Donald Trump with a proposal to limit the Starlink service in Ukraine, The Telegraph reported on Oct. 16, citing four sources.

17 October, 03:27 AM

Trump claims he doesn’t know who ordered Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not make the decision to restrict Starlink service in Ukraine. He made the comments to reporters on Oct. 16.

16 October, 07:56 PM

Starlink restrictions won't affect Ukraine's ability to strike targets in Russia – ISW

Starshield and Starlink speed restrictions cannot affect Ukraine's ability to launch long-range strikes inside Russia because Ukrainian forces lack access to either service there, the Institute for the Study of War said in a report on Oct. 14.

15 October, 02:57 PM

Russia hits Ukraine with over 850 Shahed drones during 'artificial' speed limit on defenses – Zelenskyy

More than 850 Russian Shahed drones attacked Ukraine from the start of the previous day until 9 a.m. on Oct. 15. This is happening at a time of an artificial speed limit on Ukrainian defense capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X.

15 October, 02:15 PM

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