Elon Musk recently shared his perspective on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, expressing his belief that Russia is likely to gain more land in the ongoing war. Musk criticized Ukraine's decision to attack a larger, better-equipped Russian army, emphasizing the strategic disadvantages Ukraine faced. He suggested that Ukraine should have focused on defending its territory rather than engaging in offensive actions against Russia.
Musk highlighted that while he doesn't foresee Russia taking control of the entire Ukraine due to strong local resistance, he suggested that Russia could expand its territorial gains. He specifically mentioned the potential capture of the port city of Odesa on the Black Sea as a possibility. Musk urged for a negotiated settlement to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Responding to Musk's comments, some individuals criticized his views and his use of Russian transliterations for Ukrainian cities. Musk's company, SpaceX, had previously provided thousands of Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine following Russia's invasion. However, Musk later declined a request to activate Starlink near Russian-annexed Crimea, citing concerns about being involved in a major conflict.
Ukrainian intelligence has alleged that Russian forces are utilizing Starlink in occupied areas, although SpaceX has stated that it does not engage in any business with the Russian government or military. House Democrats have initiated an investigation into SpaceX to determine if Russia has accessed Starlink services.
