Musk demands Zelensky's exit as Starlink restrictions hit Ukraine

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, declared that it is time for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to leave office. The businessman characterized Zelensky’s legitimacy as expired in his latest remarks on social media.

The comments followed a post by a platform user highlighting statements made by Zelensky during an interview with British television presenter Piers Morgan. The user noted that Zelensky’s primary fear was the end of the war and the holding of presidential elections.

Musk’s reaction to election fears

Musk responded directly to this assessment, stating, "And so the slaughter continues … Time for Zelensky to go." He argued that the continuation of the conflict would persist under the current leadership structure.

Starlink operational limitations

Sergei Sternenko, former deputy minister of defense of Ukraine, announced last Wednesday that nighttime restrictions had been imposed on Starlink station operations. He explained that connectivity began to drop when speeds exceeded 160 kilometers per hour.

These technical constraints hindered Ukrainian forces and restricted supply and logistics operations. A Ukrainian military source told CNN that troops are facing significant difficulties due to these imposed limits on Starlink usage.

SpaceX service policy clarification

Musk later addressed Kyiv’s criticisms regarding the restrictions. He affirmed that SpaceX’s Starlink service is exclusively designated for civilian or defensive purposes.

He stated that the system cannot be used for launching offensive combat operations, which he considered incompatible with the nature of the commercial service.

Potential intelligence access cuts

Politico reported earlier that the United States might deny Kyiv access to American intelligence information and the Starlink service.