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Fedorov in talks with Musk to lift Starlink restrictions on strikes inside Russia

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7 August 2026

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regulatory

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Telecom & Connectivity

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Ukraine

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Fusion42 · 7 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ukrainian official Mykhailo Fedorov is in active talks with Elon Musk to lift restrictions on Starlink usage for strikes inside Russia, aiming to counter Russian military threats. Previous negotiations had limited Russian forces' use of Starlink in occupied Ukraine territories to help Ukraine's defense efforts.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

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