As Ukraine continues to defend itself, SpaceX and Starlink have become essential tools in keeping communication lines open. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system has played a crucial role in ensuring secure and uninterrupted connectivity for military and civilian operations,

Ukraine's continued access to SpaceX-owned Starlink was brought up in discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian officials.

The Trump administration is reportedly using Starlink access to pressure Ukraine into accepting a minerals deal. Musk denies it, but this and other antics aren't sitting well with some customers.

Ukraine has already found a solution to its dependence on Starlink, Musk's satellite communications network. An alternative to keep the army operational in the event of a blackout. Over the weekend, the Reuters news agency reported that the Trump administration wanted to block Starlink's access to the Ukraine in the event of a refusal to sign the country's mineral exploitation agreement.

However, Ukraine is taking the necessary steps to prepare for this possibility. “Our relevant institutions are working on this,” he said, noting that the disconnection would be wrong, because some of these systems are used in hospitals,