* Musk says firm SpaceX cannot continue funding Starlink terminals in Ukraine
* World's richest man said bearing the $20million monthly cost is 'unreasonable'
* Comes after he tweeted out 'peace plan' that prompted furious reaction from Kyiv, including ambassador who told him to 'f*** off'
* Musk joked he is 'just following [the ambassador's] recommendation' when challenged over his Starlink claims on Twitter
Elon Musk says he cannot afford to keep funding Starlink satellites that have proved vital for Ukraine in defending itself against Russia, raising fears he may cut support.
The world's richest man, with a personal fortune north of $200billion, said it is costing firm SpaceX $20million per month to maintain the network that keeps roughly 20,000 Starlink terminals in Ukraine running and it is not sustainable.
He spoke out just days after tweeting a 'peace plan' that proposed handing chunks of Ukrainian territory to Russia that prompted a clash with President Zelensky and saw ambassador Andreij Melnyk tell him to 'f**k off'.
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WNU Editor: For a country that is broke and dependent on foreign aid, Ukraine says it will find the money to keep the Starlink systen working. Translation. Ukraine's backers (i.e. the U.S.) are going to foot the bill.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Says It Cannot Fund Starlink Internet In Ukraine Indefinitely
Official: Musk seeks US funding of Ukraine satellite network -- AP
Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine's vital Starlink internet indefinitely -- Reuters
Musk says cannot fund Starlink in Ukraine indefinitely -- AFP
Elon Musk’s SpaceX says it can no longer fund Starlink internet in Ukraine -- The Guardian
Elon Musk asks Defense Department to fund Starlink satellite system in Ukraine -- AP
Elon Musk: SpaceX can't fund internet in Ukraine "indefinitely" -- Axios
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