Trump Rejects Push to Give Ukraine Starlink for Long-Range Strikes on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly asked Donald Trump to intervene with Elon Musk and secure permission to use Starlink to guide long-range strikes against Russian missile launchers. Trump did not provide a clear answer, while Musk has continued to oppose expanding the network’s coverage for operations inside Russia. Musk reportedly argues that such use could escalate the conflict and urges Kyiv to pursue a peace agreement. Ukrainian officials have explored alternative satellite systems, but those options could be more expensive and difficult to integrate.