Ukraine, Starlink and Elon Musk

Musk Criticizes EU Leaders While Pledging to Keep Starlink Active in Ukraine
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, finds himself at the center of controversy following a series of tweets concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, Musk tweeted, “Be quiet, small man,” a comment that followed his bold assertion about Starlink’s critical role in Ukraine’s defense.
Musk Slings Insults at EU Leaders But Vows to Keep Starlink Active in Ukraine
SpaceX will 'never turn off' Starlink terminals in Ukraine, Musk says. But after a Polish minister speculated that Europe would need to find 'other suppliers,' he responded: 'Be quiet, small man.'
Musk said he wouldn't withdraw Starlink for Ukraine. Europe is looking for alternatives — but would struggle to replace it.
Europe is looking at options to replace Starlink in Ukraine if Elon Musk pulls access — but the scale of the task is daunting.
EU to help Ukraine replace Musk’s Starlink
The European Commission is figuring out how it could help Ukraine secure satellite communication capacity in the wake of Elon Musk reportedly threatening to pull Kyiv’s access to his
Eutelsat Shares Soar on Ukraine Starlink Replacement Rumors
Shares of French satellite operator Eutelsat Communications (EPA:ETL) soared 387 percent last week, driven by speculation that the company could replace Elon Musk’s Starlink as Ukraine’s primary satellite internet provider.
4 European satellite firms are vying to replace Starlink in Ukraine
EU officials are in talks with four European satellite firms about providing a back-up service for Starlink in Ukraine.
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Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price
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Tesla showroom is torched in arson attack in France with £550,000 of cars destroyed amid growing fury in Europe over Elon Musk's EU 'meddling' and Trump Ukraine funding row
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Trump expands 25% steel and aluminium tariffs globally; EU retaliates with counter-measures: Live updates
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