Ukraine Hails Elon Musk as 'Champion of Freedom' for Starlink Restrictions on Russia

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Firstpost•03-02-2026, 13:40
Ukraine Hails Elon Musk as 'Champion of Freedom' for Starlink Restrictions on Russia
- •Ukrainian official Mykhailo Fedorov praised Elon Musk for restricting Starlink use by Russian attack drones, calling him a "true champion of freedom."
- •Musk confirmed that steps taken to prevent unauthorized Starlink use by Russia have been effective, impacting drones linked to deadly attacks.
- •SpaceX reportedly imposed a 75kph speed limit on Starlink terminals in Ukraine, hindering real-time control of fast-moving Russian drones.
- •Ukraine is preparing a "white list" of approved Starlink terminals, with unregistered ones to be disconnected in cooperation with SpaceX.
- •Despite past tensions over Starlink access in Crimea and Musk's criticism of Ukraine funding, the partnership remains crucial for Ukraine's defense.
Why It Matters: Ukraine praises Elon Musk for Starlink restrictions on Russian drones, highlighting the tech's critical role in the conflict.
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