Elon Musk's Starlink to beam 'uninterrupted' cell service to Ukraine from space
Business InsiderDEC 2024
Ukraine: Starlink, Kyivstar Partner for Satellite Cell Service
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The Spin
Narrative A
This collaboration represents a significant technological advancement for Ukraine's defense capabilities, furthering Kyivstar's goal of providing uninterrupted communication during blackouts — especially in the face of Russian attacks. Ukraine's military operations will enjoy the benefit of reliable internet connectivity for drone operations and communications.
Narrative B
Although the benefits of this partnership to Ukraine are obvious, there's no telling how Musk's role in the upcoming Trump administration and his relationship with Russia will ultimately impact the conflict. US legislators have raised concerns over Musk's communications with Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin and it has been suspected that Russia has also had access to Starlink technology.