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Stubb Urges Musk to Extend Starlink Over Russia

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Finland President Alexander Stubb asked Elon Musk to extend Starlink over Russian territory to aid Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a drone procurement deal with Stubb in New York.
Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv on September 25, 2026 killed eight people.
A sabotage-described fire damaged a Starlink station in central Poland on September 24, 2026.

History

Historical Context

After Ukraine’s leaders asked Elon Musk on Feb 26 2022, SpaceX activated Starlink nationwide, delivering the first terminals two days later and enabling the defence ministry to install 1,200 dishes by March. The U.S. pledged $200 million to expand coverage, prompting NATO allies to formalise broadband support. Finland’s president now repeats that request, citing the 2022 precedent.

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Story summary

Finland President Alexander Stubb asked Elon Musk to extend Starlink over Russian territory to aid Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a drone procurement deal with Stubb in New York.
Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv on September 25, 2026 killed eight people.
A sabotage-described fire damaged a Starlink station in central Poland on September 24, 2026.

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