President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is developing a satellite communications system akin to Starlink, saying "developments are underway" as his country works on a domestic alternative. He framed the effort as a practical step to secure resilient internet and communications capacity during the war, presenting it as comparable to existing commercial low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations and signaling an effort to reduce dependence on external providers.
Zelenskyy argued it would be fair to allow Ukraine to use Starlink-style satellite internet for strikes inside Russia, citing concern that some states - specifically China - will soon share relevant technologies with Russia via the emerging Rassvet network. He expressed gratitude for current technology access but stressed the need to continue support for Ukraine’s satellite programmes and urged stronger measures, including sanctions on Russian and Chinese companies involved in developing Rassvet, to prevent the transfer of capabilities that could bolster Russia’s military communications.
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