Zelensky warns Musk of threat to human lives over Starlink decision

President's reaction to Elon Musk's actions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his position on Elon Musk's decision concerning the Starlink satellite communication system. The head of state characterised this move as a major mistake, the consequences of which could be fatal.

Details of the conversation with the journalist

The Ukrainian leader's comments were made during an interview with journalist Piers Morgan. The journalist asked Zelensky a specific question: what message he would like to address to Musk in the context of the situation surrounding Starlink.

In response, the president clearly formulated his opinion:

«Це велика помилка» ("This is a major mistake"), Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised.

Warning about the threat of human deaths

Piers Morgan asked whether the decision made by Musk could have consequences such that people would die. The President of Ukraine replied:

«Звісно, люди будуть гинути» ("Of course, people will die").