Social media platforms X on the Starlink Service in Ukraine broke out between billionaire Elon Musk and Poland Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorky. Musk threatened to shut down the starlink, even called the Poland minister a "small man", which has intensified the international discussion.
What happened?
Musk's challenge: Elon Musk claimed in a post on X that the Starlink is the "spine" of the Ukrainian army and if they shut it down, the front line of Ukraine would be demolished. Describing the war as a "genocide", he said, "Whoever cares, he would like this bloodshed off"
Poland's reply: External Affairs Minister Sikorski replied that Poland pays the Starlink service annually for Ukraine $ 5 million. He warned that if SpaceX proved to be "incredible", they would look for other providers.
Musk's Tanj: On this, Musk angrily tweeted, "Shut up, little man. You pay a small part of the cost, and there is no alternative to Starlink".
Why is this dispute important?
1. Effect on Ukraine: Starlinks provide important internet connectivity to the Ukrainian army. The US has already canceled satellite image access, which has further increased the role of Starlink.
2. International Politics: This dispute reflects the increasing tension between Western countries and private companies. Country like Poland is now talking about reducing dependence on SpaceX.
3. Musk's role: Musk's statement highlights the complication between his personal opinion and business decisions.
background:
The Russia-Ukraine War continues since February 2022 and has now entered the fourth year.
The Trump administration in the US is insisting on ending the war soon, while the European countries are united in supporting Ukraine.
The path ahead:
The Poland's Foreign Minister clarified that Ukraine's position could be weakened without a starlink, but he also indicated to search for alternative techniques. On the other hand, Musk's trend shows that the growing intervention of private companies in geopolitics can be challenging.
conclusion:
This conflict raises questions not only on Ukraine but also global technical leadership and political relations. If Starlink service is interrupted, it would be a major setback for Ukraine. At the moment, everyone's eyes are on the next step of Musk and Poland.
Source: Moneycontrol , BBC News