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Zelenskyy says SpaceX rejected Ukraine’s Starlink request for use in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said SpaceX did not allow Ukraine to use Starlink in Russian territory. He also said they were seeking 300 Patriot missiles for winter air defense and that the window of opportunity for peace talks could remain open until the end of summer 2027.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said SpaceX had rejected Ukraine’s request to use the Starlink satellite communications system in Russian territory. Zelenskyy said he discussed the issue with U.S. President Donald Trump and explained that such use could reduce Russia’s ability to continue the war.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s Defense Ministry had asked him during the first half of the year to contact Trump and secure access to Starlink for defense-related use in Russia. He said SpaceX had initially approved the use, but indicated that the final decision had to be made at the political level.
Zelenskyy recounts Trump’s account of the SpaceX decision
Zelenskyy said he then spoke with Trump and told him that Starlink access could limit Russia’s ability to prolong the war. He said Ukrainian and U.S. delegations had tried to contact Elon Musk, but Musk did not answer their calls.
Zelenskyy said Trump later told him that SpaceX had denied Ukraine permission because of the possibility of an escalation. He said Kyiv was continuing its dialogue with Trump and the U.S. side on the issue. Zelenskyy also said he had contacted other world leaders to advance the initiative.
Window of opportunity for peace
Zelenskyy said the window of opportunity to end the war and advance peace negotiations could remain open from the G20 meeting in the United States until the end of summer 2027.
Describing this period as the most active phase in which diplomacy could end the war, Zelenskyy claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was continuing his show of strength, refusing dialogue and seeking to raise tensions to the highest level.
Ukraine’s request for Patriot missiles
Zelenskyy also said Ukraine was seeking 300 Patriot missiles to strengthen its defenses against ballistic missiles during the winter. He said Ukraine’s Air Force had requested 360 missiles, but securing that amount would not be easy because annual production stood at approximately 600.
Zelenskyy claimed that Russia had 600 ballistic missiles and said Ukraine was working with countries to secure additional capabilities. He said Ukraine was ready to pay for 5 or 10 percent of U.S. stockpiles if they were provided to the country.
Zelenskyy said such a U.S. political decision could not only protect people’s lives but also make a significant contribution to diplomatic efforts. He said the United States could replenish its stockpiles and Ukraine could get through the winter.
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