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According to a report by The New Yorker, Elon Musk has withdrawn Starlink communication services from frontline locations of the war in Ukraine. This decision has resulted in casualties for the Ukrainian forces and forced them to retreat. American officials have expressed concerns about Musk’s growing power and influence in US government and foreign policy.

At the beginning of the war, Musk’s company SpaceX donated Starlink terminals to Ukraine, which were crucial for battlefield communication. However, Musk reportedly had doubts about the decision and its implications. He was worried that Starlink’s involvement was being seen in Russia as supporting the Ukrainian war effort and wanted to address Russian concerns.

Ukrainian soldiers later described how the Starlink service stopped working when they crossed the border, causing communications to fail and units to be isolated. The situation became chaotic, and casualties occurred. The soldier recalled a desperate plea for Elon Musk’s help, as people were dying.

Eventually, due to gaps emerging in Starlink services in frontline areas, the company was forced to retreat. The Financial Times reported these gaps during a successful counteroffensive in the autumn.

There are also concerns about the US government’s dependency on Musk and his technology. Officials claim that an agreement over Starlink was rushed without a contract due to the emergency circumstances of the Russian invasion. It is said that the government is relying on Musk’s goodwill.

Aside from Starlink, the US government is dependent on Musk’s other ventures as well. SpaceX is relied upon to transport NASA crew into orbit, and Tesla is seen as crucial in the transition towards electric cars.

Elon Musk has not made any direct comments regarding the report. However, shortly after its publication, he posted on his social media platform, X, inviting journalists to join the platform and enjoy more freedom and higher income.

The growing power and influence of Elon Musk and his companies are raising concerns about their impact on government decisions and foreign policy.

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