After Patriot, Ukraine Seeks Trump’s Strategic Nod. Musk-backed Starlink Comes Into Play

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    "title": "After Patriot, Ukraine Seeks Trump’s Strategic Nod. Musk-backed Starlink Comes Into Play - International Business Times",
    "excerpt": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is redefining the trajectory of the war with Russia.Zelenskyy has reportedly sought the assistance of a new ally to counter Russia, urging US President Donald Trump to facilitate Elon Musk-backed Starlink's backing for guiding Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. The development comes as Russia continues pounding of Ukraine , with Moscow launching a barrage of ballistic missiles, reportedly killing at least nine people and injuring more than two dozen. This is the second such offensive by Moscow in a week, the Associated Press reported. In a pitch to Trump during his meeting this week in Washington, Zelenskyy sought the US President's help to get Musk's backing to use his Starlink satellite communications system for guided strikes inside Russia. Russia has stepped up ballistic missile attacks after reports that Kyiv is seeking US Patriot air defense systems. The latest move by Zelenskyy is aimed at carrying out more strikes inside Russia through the expanded use of Starlink. Ukraine is reportedly in short supply of the interceptors mainly as the US focus is in the Middle East conflict with Iran. The move also assumes significance as Trump is reportedly not fully committed to his earlier offer to share production licence to Ukraine, Financial Times reported. \"It's a very extraordinary weapon, and we have to be a little bit...",
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