Sun Mar 09 08:49:19 UTC 2025: ## Musk Threatens to Cut Off Ukraine’s Starlink, Calls Zelensky ‘Evil’

**Washington D.C. – March 10, 2025** – Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter), escalated his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, issuing a stark warning that disabling his company’s Starlink satellite internet service would cripple the Ukrainian military and lead to the collapse of the front lines.

In a series of posts on X, Musk claimed that Starlink is the “backbone” of the Ukrainian army’s communication system, stating that switching it off would be catastrophic. He reiterated his belief that the war is a stalemate that Ukraine is destined to lose, expressing disgust at the ongoing conflict and advocating for immediate peace. He even went so far as to claim he had personally challenged Vladimir Putin to single combat.

Musk further suggested that sanctions against the top 10 Ukrainian oligarchs, particularly those with assets in Monaco, would be a key step towards resolving the conflict. His comments followed the display of a massive Ukrainian flag near the White House, with Musk hinting at oligarchic funding of Democratic Party activities.

Earlier this week, Musk had already accused Zelensky of prolonging the war to maintain his power, suggesting an amnesty deal for Zelensky in exchange for a peaceful transition of power. He went on to label Zelensky “evil” for pursuing what he termed a “forever war.”

This latest statement from Musk highlights the significant role Starlink plays in Ukraine’s military operations. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022, Starlink has provided crucial communication infrastructure, filling the void left by damaged fixed-line and mobile networks. While SpaceX initially funded the provision of Starlink to Ukraine, the US government has since taken over, with Poland recently announcing its commitment to continuing the payments for the service. Musk’s threat underscores the potential consequences of weaponizing access to this critical technology. Despite the Polish funding, Musk’s comments raise concerns about the future of Starlink’s support for Ukraine and the potential implications for the ongoing conflict.

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