Ukraine has alternate options for the Starlink web system extensively utilized by front-line items and is making selections about the usage of the know-how, Protection Minister Rustem Umerov mentioned on the Ukraine: 12 months 2025 discussion board in Kyiv on Feb. 23.
Tensions have been rising in latest months between Ukraine and Starlink’s proprietor, billionaire Elon Musk, over his ties to Russia and feedback about Ukraine. Lately, Reuters reported that the U.S. threatened to dam Starlink entry in Ukraine until Kyiv indicators a deal on its pure assets though this was denied by Musk.

Later within the convention, President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned that no threats to chop off Starlinks had been up to now made, however that it was a risk.
Starlink web terminals have performed a vital position in securing communications within the conflict in Ukraine, with most battlefield positions outfitted with their very own terminal. Final 12 months, Ukraine mentioned that roughly 42,000 terminals had been in operation throughout the army, hospitals, companies, and assist organizations.
Umerov didn’t specify what the alternate options had been or go into particulars concerning the discussions. Final month, the Digital Transformation Ministry instructed the Kyiv Unbiased that Starlinks had been nonetheless a vital a part of communication on the frontline and {that a} new order was underway.
The U.S. has the power to remotely lower off Starlink connections and has beforehand turned off Starlinks belonging to Russian forces within the army ‘grey zone’, akin to no man’s land, Ukrainian army intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov instructed reporters on the discussion board. No Starlinks belonging to Ukrainians have been turned off up to now, he mentioned.
Umerov additionally famous that with regards to U.S. provision for air protection missiles, “the scenario is managed.”
Continued U.S. assist to Ukraine is vital and Ukraine has a “very low likelihood of survival” with out U.S. weapons, President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed NBC Information on Feb. 15.
Considerations have arisen amongst troopers that the White Home will cease weapon deliveries as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration prepares negotiations with Moscow.

Trump team could strike a deal to end war ‘this week,’ White House says“The president, his team are very much focused on continuing negotiations with both sides of this war to end the conflict, and the president is very confident we can get it done this week,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Feb. 22.The Kyiv IndependentAbbey Fenbert