Former Ukrainian Minister of Defense Fedorov:
I would definitely start by thanking Elon Musk for what he already helped our country with, by switching off Russia’s Starlinks, when he allowed to switch on Starlinks over the temporarily occupied territories. Lots of…
Assessment
The former Ukrainian defense minister publicly credits Elon Musk with a specific wartime action: disabling Russian Starlink terminals and then enabling Ukrainian access in occupied areas. This frames Musk as an active participant in Ukraine's communications strategy, not just a commercial provider. Watch for reactions from Musk, the Kremlin, or Western officials who may want to clarify or dispute the timeline of these switches.