Be quiet, small man': Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine
Briefly

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, reaffirmed his commitment to providing Starlink internet service to Ukraine amidst tensions with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. Sikorski suggested exploring alternative internet suppliers if Starlink proves unreliable, emphasizing Ukraine's dependency on it amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Musk fired back, highlighting Starlink's critical role in Ukraine's military operations and expressing his discomfort with the prolonged war. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Musk, confirming the satellite service's pivotal role in Ukraine's defense efforts against Russian aggression.
Musk emphasized the crucial role of Starlink in Ukraine's military operations, stating that the Ukrainian army's entire front line would collapse without the service.
Sikorski warned that Poland might seek alternative internet suppliers if Musk's Starlink service proves unreliable, highlighting Ukraine's reliance on the network.
Rubio defended Musk against Sikorski's criticism, asserting that without Starlink, Ukraine would have likely lost the war much earlier.
Musk expressed frustration over the ongoing conflict, stating that he is sickened by the protracted stalemate and the inevitable loss Ukraine faces.
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