US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine – Reuters

Washington reportedly considers using the satellite technology as leverage when bargaining about mineral reserves

US officials have warned that they could block Ukraine from using Elon Musk’s Starlink internet terminals if Kiev doesn’t grant access to its critical mineral reserves, Reuters reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Musk, a major ally of US President Donald Trump, has donated more than 40,000 internet terminals since 2022, which have been widely used by Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.

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