Summary
The U.S. has reportedly warned Ukraine that access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet could be cut off if Kyiv does not agree to a deal granting the U.S. access to its critical minerals.
This was raised in talks after Ukrainian President Zelenskiy rejected a proposal involving a 50% share of Ukraine’s minerals, including lithium and uranium.
Starlink is crucial for Ukraine’s military operations, and losing it would be a significant blow.
Negotiations are ongoing, but tensions between Zelenskiy and Trump are escalating over Ukraine’s war strategy and mineral wealth.
Poland is paying for Star Link terminal connectivity in Ukraine on a commercial contract with the company. Star Link would need to cancel a commercial contract with Polish to do this. They have no particular reason and it would likely piss off shareholders since they’re turning down money for their service for a political reason.