Elon Musk Warns of Ukraine Frontline Collapse Without Starlink Support

Washington, DC: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again sparked controversy by warning that Ukraine’s entire frontline defence system would collapse if he turned off his Starlink satellite internet service, which has been crucial for the country's military communications.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Musk expressed his frustration over what he called a "slaughter in a stalemate", claiming that Ukraine is fighting a war it "will inevitably lose."

“I literally challenged Putin to one-on-one physical combat over Ukraine, and my Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army. Their entire front line would collapse if I turned it off. Anyone who really cares, really thinks and really understands wants the meat grinder to stop. PEACE NOW.”

Musk Criticizes Zelensky and Calls for Sanctions on Ukrainian Oligarchs

Musk’s remarks come just days after he referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "evil", accusing him of pushing for a "forever war" with Russia.

He also urged the U.S. government to impose sanctions on the top 10 Ukrainian oligarchs, especially those with mansions in Monaco, suggesting that these elites are funding political actions in Washington.

"Place sanctions on the top 10 Ukrainian oligarchs, especially the ones with mansions in Monaco, and this will stop immediately. That is the key to the puzzle," Musk wrote in response to a discussion on who funded a massive Ukrainian flag demonstration near the White House.

In an earlier post, Musk supported claims that Zelensky was prolonging the war to remain in power, arguing that the Ukrainian leader should be offered amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition.

"Zelensky wants a forever war, a never-ending graft meat grinder. This is evil."

The Role of Starlink in Ukraine’s War Effort

Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s telecommunication infrastructure has suffered severe damage, making Starlink vital for battlefield operations.

• Ukrainian military units rely on Starlink for frontline communication, particularly in areas affected by heavy signal jamming and interception.
• The system was previously used to guide attack drones, but Musk's SpaceX restricted that practice two years ago.
• While SpaceX initially funded Starlink access for Ukraine, the U.S. government later took over payments. Recently, Poland confirmed it has been covering Ukraine’s Starlink subscription costs and will continue to do so.

Musk's remarks have reignited debate over his influence in geopolitical conflicts and the extent to which private technology firms should be involved in modern warfare.