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Is Ukraine too reliant on one man: Elon Musk?

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2 years ago

September 13, 2023

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his ventures in space exploration and electric vehicles, has found himself entangled in geopolitical conflicts, shedding light on the complex ethical dilemmas arising from his influence.

However, Musk’s involvement took a more consequential turn during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, with ethically murky consequences, Hugo Rifkind recently wrote in the Australian.

When Ukraine’s internet infrastructure was compromised by early attacks, the country’s deputy prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, reached out for help on Twitter. Musk, who is an active user of the platform, quickly responded by offering access to Starlink, his satellite-based internet service.

This assistance proved crucial for Ukraine, enabling its military to operate drones effectively in the conflict against invading Russian forces.

Yet, Musk’s engagement in the Ukraine conflict had its limits. When Ukraine sought to use Starlink to target Russian boats in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, Musk refused, resulting in submarine drones losing connectivity and washing ashore harmlessly.

Musk defended his decision, stating that complying with Ukraine’s request would have made SpaceX explicitly complicit in a major act of war.

This ethical dilemma reflects the challenges faced by all parties supporting Ukraine, balancing assistance with the potential repercussions from Russia. However, Musk’s unique position as an influential billionaire adds complexity to the situation.

Should one person have this much influence?

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