I literally challenged Putin to one on one physical combat over Ukraine and my Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army,” Musk said. “Their entire front line would

Elon Musk, leader of the US Department of Government Effectiveness, DOGE, has indicated that the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia will stop immediately if the United States imposes sanctions on the top ten Ukrainian oligarchs.

Elon Musk on Sunday seemed to issue a warning to Ukraine over its war with Russia, implying that he could turn off the crucial Starlink system in Kyiv if they did not stop the fight. Starlink has been instrumental in defence communication in Ukraine since 2022.

Poland, which pays for Ukraine's Starlink internet services, may seek an alternative if Elon Musk's company proves to be "unreliable", the foreign minister said on Sunday after the billionaire speculated about turning off access to the system.

In a response to a post from Musk mentioning turning off the system, Sikorski implied that any threats to shut down Starlink would result in a search for other suppliers. Rubio quickly dismissed the claims that Musk would shut down the system and urged Sikorski to be grateful.

Elon Musk’s Grok 3 AI has faced criticism for its accuracy, labeling Trump as a Russian asset. Despite Musk’s promises, the chatbot’s claims raise concerns, especially amid the U.S. government’s changing stance on Russia.

President Trump on Friday told reporters that there was no "clash" between Musk and Rubio during a Thursday meeting.

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