Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, weighed in on the public dialogue about Starlink, the satellite communications service. He suggested that Elon Musk, the American entrepreneur and billionaire, might be the last truly stable figure in North America if Ukraine restricts access to Starlink during the ongoing conflict.
According to the account reported by CNN, drawing on material from a new biography about Musk, the entrepreneur reportedly directed attention toward Ukrainian bases tied to the Russian Navy and gave orders that would affect Starlink usage on the Crimean peninsula.
The biography in question is written by Walter Isaacson, who is also known for chronicling the lives of Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs.
Medvedev was quoted as commenting that, should Isaacson’s portrayal be accurate, Musk might come to be seen as the last sane figure in North America, or at least as someone who demonstrates notable bravery in the depicted circumstances.
Earlier remarks by General Chance Saltzman, who previously led the United States Space Force, raised questions about alleged attempts by Russian forces to disrupt Starlink operations in Ukraine.
The discussion touched on broader strategic considerations, including speculation that supply decisions of certain weapons systems to Ukraine were influenced by the pressure surrounding the conflict and the pursuit of rapid results amid desperate circumstances.