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The prosecution's case: Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

Final verdict announced: October 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET

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Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

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Ukraine's president's statement highlights the impact of Starlink.

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Opening Argument

The prosecution argues that the very existence of Starlink, a satellite system developed by Elon Musk, is a direct link to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. The prosecution alleges that Musk's technology has become a weaponized tool, enabling Ukraine to coordinate military efforts against Russia.

Exhibit A: The Plausible Link

The prosecution submits that when Ukraine's president warns Musk about the dangers of restricting Starlink, it is not merely a plea for support but a desperate acknowledgment of Musk's power over life and death in wartime.

The Domino Effect

In the prosecution's theory, this reliance on Starlink creates a domino effect, leading to increased military aggression from both sides.

The Hidden Danger

The prosecution imagines a future where Musk's control over Starlink leads to a monopoly on wartime communication, putting lives at risk.

Closing Argument

The prosecutor alleges that by allowing Musk to dictate the terms of communication, we are inviting disaster.

Verdict

The prosecution urges that we must hold Musk accountable for the consequences of his technology in war.

Prosecution exhibits

  1. Prosecution theory: Musk's technology is a weapon.
  2. Prosecution theory: Ukraine's reliance creates vulnerability.
  3. Prosecution theory: This could escalate the conflict.

Reality Check

Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

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