Elizabeth Warren’s fight with Elon Musk heats up as she calls for Starlink investigation
1 year, 3 months ago

Elizabeth Warren’s fight with Elon Musk heats up as she calls for Starlink investigation

Raw Story  

Senator Elizabeth Warren and billionaire Elon Musk have clashed in the past, but their fight could soon escalate as Warren called for an investigation into Musk's SpaceX after a report that he blocked Ukraine from accessing the Starlink network in order to thwart an attack on Russian warships. Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed agreed, saying that while he appreciated that SpaceX made it much cheaper to get to space, Musk "can’t be the last word when it comes to national security." In December, in response to a tweet that Warren had asked Tesla's board if investors were harmed by Musk's actions while owning Twitter, Musk tweeted, "The United States has definitely been harmed by having her as a senator lol". https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1605079888821510144 And a year before that, in December 2021, Musk called Warren "Senator Karen" when she said that how little he paid in taxes was evidence that "the system is broken," according to Newsweek.

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Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine

Huff Post  

Despite his conflicting business interests, Elon Musk remains crucial to America’s efforts to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. “As long as he’s in favor with Trump, Elon Musk will attempt to to shape the outcome of Trump administration policy towards Ukraine and and what happens next,” Klain said. “He’s clearly interested in this and will keep trying to …

Democrat Senators demand probe into Elon Musk's alleged calls to Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

Democrat Senators demand probe into Elon Musk's alleged calls to Russia

India Today  

Reports that billionaire Elon Musk has held multiple calls with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, should be investigated by the Pentagon and law-enforcement agencies on national-security grounds, two senior Democratic senators said in a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a senior Foreign Relations Committee member, and Senate Armed Services Committee chair Jack Reed told US …

Starlink: The Key to Ukraine's Military Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Starlink: The Key to Ukraine's Military Victory

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has issued a clarification regarding media reports claiming that he supports Russia in its war against Ukraine. Musk stated that Starlink is the backbone of Ukrainian military communications, and its existence has prevented Russia from taking control of the country on day one of the conflict. He also highlighted that extending military support to Ukraine would have posed …

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, report says
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin since 2022, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed one telephone call …

Elon Musk escalates feud with Ukraine with tweet mocking Zelensky for 'going five minutes without asking for a billion dollars' - prompting Kyiv to post a derisive reply
1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk escalates feud with Ukraine with tweet mocking Zelensky for 'going five minutes without asking for a billion dollars' - prompting Kyiv to post a derisive reply

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk escalated his feud with Ukraine last night with a tweet mocking the country's president Volodymyr Zelensky for his pleas for wartime assistance as the future of US aid to Kyiv hangs in the balance. Musk also owns SpaceX, which provides Starlink satellite communication services that are vital for Ukraine's defence effort, but his statements have sometimes angered Kyiv …

‘Handcuffing Country’s Self-Defence’: Questions Raised on Elon Musk Disabling Ukraine Military Internet
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Handcuffing Country’s Self-Defence’: Questions Raised on Elon Musk Disabling Ukraine Military Internet

News 18  

Three Democratic lawmakers have sent a letter to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over concerns that Elon Musk may have personally impacted the war in Ukraine and by extension, American foreign policy. We are deeply concerned with the ability and willingness of SpaceX to interrupt their service at Mr. Musk’s whim and for the purpose of handcuffing a sovereign country’s …

Russia’s Putin praises Elon Musk days after Ukraine Starlink controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia’s Putin praises Elon Musk days after Ukraine Starlink controversy

Al Jazeera  

Putin hailing of tech billionaire as ‘outstanding’ follows Musk’s revelation that he thwarted a Ukrainian military operation against Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Russian-annexed Crimea. Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed tech billionaire Elon Musk as an “outstanding person” and businessman whose SpaceX company has become a key player in the space transportation industry. Putin’s public praise of Musk on …

'At no point did I or anyone at SpaceX promise coverage over Crimea': Elon Musk hits back at Ukrainian accusations
1 year, 3 months ago

'At no point did I or anyone at SpaceX promise coverage over Crimea': Elon Musk hits back at Ukrainian accusations

Firstpost  

A Ukrainian official Friday accused Musk of ‘committing evil’ by not allowing Ukrainian drones to destroy part of the Russian military fleet via Starlink interference, holding him responsible for Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities from the same fleet Elon Musk Saturday hit back at Ukrainian accusation of not allowing their drones ‘to destroy part of the Russian fleet’ off the …

Musk says blocked Ukraine attack on Russia's Black Sea fleet
1 year, 3 months ago

Musk says blocked Ukraine attack on Russia's Black Sea fleet

The Hindu  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said that he prevented a Ukrainian attack on a Russian Navy base last year by declining Kyiv's request to activate Internet access in the Black Sea near Moscow-annexed Crimea. The obvious intent being to sink most of the Russian fleet at anchor," Mr. Musk posted Thursday on X, formerly named Twitter. In the excerpt published …

Elon Musk admits preventing Ukrainian attack on Russia by refusing access to Starlink 'to avoid being complicit in a major act of war' - but furious Kyiv says his 'big ego' led to civilians being kill
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk admits preventing Ukrainian attack on Russia by refusing access to Starlink 'to avoid being complicit in a major act of war' - but furious Kyiv says his 'big ego' led to civilians being kill

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has admitted to thwarting a major Ukrainian attack, enraging officials in Kyiv who have blamed him for the deaths of children and 'committing evil'. Elon Musk has admitted to thwarting a major Ukrainian attack, enraging officials in Kyiv who have blamed him for the deaths of children and 'committing evil' The billionaire CEO of Tesla, X and Space …

Zelenskyy adviser claims Elon Musk allowed Russians to hit Ukrainian cities
1 year, 3 months ago

Zelenskyy adviser claims Elon Musk allowed Russians to hit Ukrainian cities

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak has slammed Elon Musk for indirectly allowing Russian forces to attack Ukrainian cities after it was revealed his Starlink satellite communications interfered with a drone operation. Musk allegedly ordered Starlink engineers to turn off the communications as he feared Russian President Vladimir Putin would respond with nuclear weapons to a Ukrainian attack on Crimea, according …

Elon Musk blocks Ukraine's Starlink access, cites fear of 'conflict escalation'
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk blocks Ukraine's Starlink access, cites fear of 'conflict escalation'

India Today  

Elon Musk on Friday said Starlink would have been 'complicit in a major act of war and conflict escalation' if it had agreed to an emergency request from the Ukrainian government. Musk's statement came in response to an X user, who said, "Elon Musk covertly instructed his engineers to deactivate Starlink's satellite communications network during a MAJOR Ukrainian offensive. Later, …

Musk, Starlink and hypocrisy: Elon's "Benedict Arnold" moment shows U.S. can't have it both ways
1 year, 3 months ago

Musk, Starlink and hypocrisy: Elon's "Benedict Arnold" moment shows U.S. can't have it both ways

Salon  

In an excerpt from a new biography on Elon Musk, author Walter Isaacson alleges the SpaceX owner admitted to secretly ordering engineers at SpaceX's satellite-internet company Starlink to turn off the network, sabotaging a Ukrainian military operation. As reported by CNN, the Starlink service would have allowed Ukraine to run Russia's Black Sea Fleet out of Ukrainian turf via surprise …

Elon Musk thwarted Ukrainian drone attack on Russian ships, book claims
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk thwarted Ukrainian drone attack on Russian ships, book claims

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk ordered SpaceX engineers …

Elon Musk is accused of thwarting a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian ship off Crimea after 'refusing them access to the Starlink satellite network'
1 year, 4 months ago

Elon Musk is accused of thwarting a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian ship off Crimea after 'refusing them access to the Starlink satellite network'

Daily Mail  

Ukraine has been forced to abort several planned drone strikes on Russian targets after Elon Musk refused to grant access to the Starlink satellite network for offensive military maneuvers, a report has claimed. In the wake of the aborted strike, Ukraine army chief Valery Zaluzhnyi reportedly sought contact with U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, …

‘F*** off!’: Ukraine ambassador tells Elon Musk where to go after Tesla boss tries Twitter poll
2 years, 2 months ago

‘F*** off!’: Ukraine ambassador tells Elon Musk where to go after Tesla boss tries Twitter poll

The Independent  

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Musk’s plan to end Russian war infuriates Ukraine on Twitter
2 years, 2 months ago

Musk’s plan to end Russian war infuriates Ukraine on Twitter

Associated Press  

Elon Musk has gotten into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the tech billionaire floated a divisive proposal to end Russia’s invasion. Musk also crossed red lines for Ukraine and its supporters by suggesting Monday that four regions Russia is moving to annex following Kremlin-orchestrated “referendums” denounced by the West as a sham should hold repeat votes …

Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to a fight. Yes you read that right
2 years, 9 months ago

Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to a fight. Yes you read that right

India Today  

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has seemingly challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin for a one on one fight. I hereby challenge to single combat Stakes are — Elon Musk March 14, 2022 "Stakes are Ukraine," Elon Musk wrote, seemingly indicating that the winner of the duel gets to decide the fate of the Russia-Ukraine war. Earlier, Elon Musk, the …

Starlink active in Ukraine says Elon Musk as Russian invasion disrupts internet
2 years, 9 months ago

Starlink active in Ukraine says Elon Musk as Russian invasion disrupts internet

India Today  

As Ukrainians called for help Space X CEO Elon Musk responded by delivering SpaceX’s Starlink broadband internet service to Ukraine. Cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks said Ukraine has seen a “series of significant disruptions to internet service” since Thursday when Russia launched military operations in the country. Using advanced satellites in a low orbit, Starlink enables video calls, online gaming, streaming, and …

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