Kremlin calls possible Starlink use for strikes deep into Russia reckless

September 27, 2026 at 02:42 PM2 min

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on September 27 that allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes deep into Russia would be a reckless step. He described the move as very harmful, potentially dangerous, and reckless. His comments came after Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged Elon Musk to permit Kyiv to use the satellite system for such attacks.

Key Facts

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the possible use of Starlink for strikes deep into Russia a very harmful, potentially dangerous, and reckless step.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged Elon Musk to allow Kyiv to use Starlink for strikes deep into Russian territory, citing Ukraine's acute shortage of air defense systems.
In July, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Donald Trump to permit expanded use of Starlink for strikes deep into Russia, according to The Atlantic.
Peskov said Russia has the technological potential to reliably ensure its security and expressed hope that the Russian satellite system Rassvet will work more effectively.

Kremlin Reaction

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on September 27 that providing Starlink satellite systems for strikes deep into Russia would be a very harmful, potentially dangerous, and reckless step. He made the remarks in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin of the Vesti news service. Peskov added that relations between Moscow and Washington remain not in the best shape. He also said Russia has the necessary potential for any actions to ensure its security.

International Pressure

Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on Elon Musk to allow Kyiv to use Starlink for strikes deep into Russian territory. Stubb said Ukraine is experiencing an acute shortage of air defense systems and that Starlink would help Kyiv change the dynamics of attacks. In July, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Donald Trump to permit expanded use of Starlink for strikes deep into Russia, The Atlantic reported citing sources. According to those sources, Trump promised to consider the request but gave no concrete answer.

Russian Satellite System

Peskov expressed hope that the Russian satellite system Rassvet will work more effectively and as soon as possible. Bloomberg has called Rassvet Russia's analogue of Starlink.