Finnish President Alexander Stubb has called on Elon Musk to expand Starlink satellite internet coverage to enable Ukraine to strike missile launchers on…
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb has called on Elon Musk to expand Starlink satellite internet coverage so Ukraine can strike missile launchers on Russian territory, per Meduza citing Reuters. Stubb said Ukraine is facing increasing difficulty repelling Russian attacks as winter approaches due to a shortage of air defense systems. "That's why… I plead that Elon Musk would give the Ukrainians the possibility," Stubb said.
The request comes amid ongoing conflict dynamics in the Middle East, where Brent crude futures were set for a weekly gain as Houthi attacks continued to rattle Saudi oil supply, per OilPrice.com. The Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets on Friday, per CNBC.
Iran has separately offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and restart nuclear talks, according to CNBC. The remarks coincided with the Houthi offensive targeting Saudi infrastructure.
The convergence of these developments highlights the expanding geography of ongoing conflicts, with implications for global energy markets and international diplomatic efforts.
Sources: 1. Meduza: Finnish President Stubb asks Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage for Ukraine so it can strike missile launchers on Russian territory — https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/25/finnish-president-stubb-asks-elon-musk-to-expand-starlink-coverage-for-ukraine-so-it-can-strike-missile-launchers-on-russian-territory (src1) 2.