The US may restrict Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services due to mineral concerns.
Talks connect satellite internet service to a possible mineral rights deal amid the ongoing conflict. The possible loss of this service raises alarms about Ukraine's ability to communicate.
The United States is allegedly leveraging Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service as a tool in discussions regarding vital mineral rights.
Sources reveal that U.S. officials have floated the idea of cutting off Starlink services in Ukraine if a consensus on mineral resources is not achieved.
This situation comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected an initial U.S. offer that proposed $500 billion in mineral assets in exchange for ongoing support.
Since its introduction in response to infrastructure damage caused by the ongoing conflict, Starlink has been crucial for preserving internet connectivity in Ukraine, particularly for military operations.
The potential cessation of this service heightens worries about Ukraine's communication capabilities.
In a related development, Poland has announced that it has been funding Ukraine's Starlink subscriptions and will keep doing so, having already provided 20,000 units since the onset of the conflict.
These discussions are taking place against a backdrop of wider geopolitical tensions, with recent U.S.-Russia talks occurring without Ukrainian involvement, which has raised concerns among European allies about possible changes in support and strategy.
Sources reveal that U.S. officials have floated the idea of cutting off Starlink services in Ukraine if a consensus on mineral resources is not achieved.
This situation comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected an initial U.S. offer that proposed $500 billion in mineral assets in exchange for ongoing support.
Since its introduction in response to infrastructure damage caused by the ongoing conflict, Starlink has been crucial for preserving internet connectivity in Ukraine, particularly for military operations.
The potential cessation of this service heightens worries about Ukraine's communication capabilities.
In a related development, Poland has announced that it has been funding Ukraine's Starlink subscriptions and will keep doing so, having already provided 20,000 units since the onset of the conflict.
These discussions are taking place against a backdrop of wider geopolitical tensions, with recent U.S.-Russia talks occurring without Ukrainian involvement, which has raised concerns among European allies about possible changes in support and strategy.
