Poland Pledges Ongoing Starlink Support for Ukraine Amid US Service Concerns

February 22, 2025
Poland Pledges Ongoing Starlink Support for Ukraine Amid US Service Concerns
  • Gawkowski made these statements on social media, reinforcing Poland's position in ongoing support for Ukraine.

  • Gawkowski stressed that Poland has purchased Starlink terminals for Ukraine and will continue to cover the subscription fees, asserting that terminating the service would breach a business contract.

  • Despite concerns, Andriy Kovalenko from the National Security and Defense Council confirmed that Starlink services remain operational in Ukraine, with alternative communication methods also available at the front.

  • The potential disconnection of Starlink would pose serious implications for communication, especially for Ukrainian troops engaged in combat.

  • Zelensky clarified that while Ukraine is open to signing the agreement, it requires security guarantees that are currently absent, and he criticized the document for unfairly stipulating a 50% transfer of resources.

  • Ukrainian forces have heavily relied on Starlink for military operations, while reports indicate that Russian forces have also utilized Starlink terminals obtained through the black market.

  • US negotiators are reportedly demanding more from Ukraine in the proposed minerals agreement than what the US has spent on Ukraine's defense since the start of the conflict.

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns that a proposed minerals agreement with the US lacks essential elements, including investments, profits, and security guarantees.

  • On February 12, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented a draft minerals agreement to Ukraine, which Zelensky rejected due to inadequate protections for Ukraine's interests.

  • Former President Donald Trump has criticized Zelensky, labeling him a 'dictator without elections' and blaming Ukraine for instigating the war with Russia.

  • Amid these tensions, Polish President Andrzej Duda is scheduled to meet with Trump, highlighting the growing concerns over the relationship between the US and Ukraine.

  • Polish Minister of Digitalization Krzysztof Gawkowski has reaffirmed Poland's commitment to supporting Ukraine with satellite internet, particularly in light of reports that the US may disable Starlink services.

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