Access to Starlink and Starshield can only take Ukraine so far. But they have helped to keep Kyiv in the fight.

As Ukraine continues to defend itself, SpaceX and Starlink have become essential tools in keeping communication lines open. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system has played a crucial role in ensuring secure and uninterrupted connectivity for military and civilian operations,

The U.S. is pushing Ukraine for access to its critical minerals, with negotiators raising the possibility of cutting off Starlink, Elon Musks vital satellite internet service, if Kyiv does not comply,

Sources privy to the discussions revealed that Ukraine was warned that Starlink services could be terminated if no agreement on mineral access was reached. "Ukraine runs on Starlink. They consider it their North Star," said an anonymous source, emphasizing the dire consequences of losing this service.

The Trump administration is reportedly using Starlink access to pressure Ukraine into accepting a minerals deal. Musk denies it, but this and other antics aren't sitting well with some customers.

Ukraine has already found a solution to its dependence on Starlink, Musk's satellite communications network. An alternative to keep the army operational in the event of a blackout. Over the weekend, the Reuters news agency reported that the Trump administration wanted to block Starlink's access to the Ukraine in the event of a refusal to sign the country's mineral exploitation agreement.

However, Ukraine is taking the necessary steps to prepare for this possibility. “Our relevant institutions are working on this,” he said, noting that the disconnection would be wrong, because some of these systems are used in hospitals,