Zelensky asks Trump to get Musk’s OK for Starlink-guided strikes inside Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked Donald Trump to secure Elon Musk’s permission to allow Starlink-guided Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, according to reporting. The request highlights how critical satellite communications and targeting support are to battlefield effectiveness, especially for precision operations. Musk’s Starlink system has become a key infrastructure enabling Ukrainian command-and-control and guidance, but the extent of permitted use has been a politically sensitive issue. Zelenskyy’s appeal suggests Ukraine is seeking authorization for deeper engagement targets while managing concerns about escalation and technology control.