Who did Zelensky ask for help?

He asked former US President Donald Trump.

What does he want Musk to allow?

He wants Ukraine to use Starlink to guide drone strikes against Russia.

Where did he make the request?

He made it during a visit to the US, reportedly in a closed-door Oval Office meeting.

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Zelensky seeks Trump's help to persuade Musk to broaden Starlink access

First publishedJul 31, 21:34 UTC

Last updatedAug 1, 17:23 UTC · 18m ago

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly asked President Trump to help him persuade Elon Musk to allow the country to use Starlink in drone strikes against Russia. During his trip to the U.S.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked former US President Donald Trump for help. He wants Trump to persuade Elon Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink for military purposes. Zelensky made the request during a visit to the United States. He hopes Starlink will help guide drone strikes against Russia.

Why it matters

Starlink provides reliable internet and targeting data that can improve Ukraine's ability to strike Russian forces. The request shows how Ukraine depends on US technology and diplomacy in its war effort.

In brief

Who did Zelensky ask for help?: He asked former US President Donald Trump.
What does he want Musk to allow?: He wants Ukraine to use Starlink to guide drone strikes against Russia.
Where did he make the request?: He made it during a visit to the US, reportedly in a closed-door Oval Office meeting.

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The Hill highlights the Oval Office meeting and Zelensky's trip to attend Sen. Lindsey Graham's memorial service. The Seattle Times stresses Zelenskyy's broader push to get Musk's OK and to involve other US officials for strikes inside Russia.

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mentions closed-door Oval Office meeting and trip for Sen. Lindsey Graham's memorial
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The HillAug 1, 15:23notes Oval Office meeting and memorial trip
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emphasizes urging Trump and other US officials to get Musk's permission for strikes inside Russia
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Seattle TimesJul 31, 21:34highlights push for broader US official involvement and strikes inside Russia

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