Russia is using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite devices in Ukraine, sources say::undefined

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        It would be strange if he still needed more after he scammed Tesla investors into giving him a $50 Bn USD bonus, setting a new record for pay disparity between CEO and average worker.

        I wonder if they’ve got something else on him?

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      Not even the article you didn’t read implies SpaceX is selling these to Russia. This tech falls under US sanctions to Russia. Starlink is not enabled there. Hell, it’s not even enabled on Crimea as was demonstrated by the failed Ukrainian drone boat assault there.

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        How dare you insinuate I didn’t read the article. I’ll have you know I read every bit of the first paragraph. Now, good day sir. harrumph

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    Well, Elon Musk is a traitor, bigot and fascist, so this makes sense. I would not be surprised if he is sharing sensitive Ukrainian data with the Russians as Ukrainians also use Starlink.

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    Can’t wait for all of the concerned users to start screaming about ITAR…any second now.

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    I can see that the supplier has his balls in Russia’a vise grips from that fucking hellsite he “bought”

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    Musk is an ass, but there’s way too many possible explanations and insufficient information to be throwing accusations around right now.

    The CIA should definitely be looking into this, though.

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    Just giving Elon the benefit of a doubt. Perhaps the Russian’s might have taken over a region and the equipment was not taken during the evacuation. Who knows if this starlink device is even operational.