Zelensky
told the Financial Times that China is helping Russia build the Rassvet network
as a rival to Starlink, which has been vital for Ukrainian drone operations
amid jamming attempts. He raised the issue directly with Trump, including
during a New York meeting last month, seeking U.S. sanctions to delay its
launch.
Dmitry Medvedev fired back on X, warning that
any blocking would mean destroying satellites and spark a full-scale space war,
with Starlink at risk in the 'cramped' cosmos. The clash shows how space tech
has turned into a key battleground in the Ukraine conflict.
