Musk reposted a post saying SpaceX wasted thousands of free Starlink terminals in Kiev and spent millions of dollars maintaining them. Meanwhile, Ukraine is seeking to extend its contract with the United States to use the Star Shield military satellite network, which expires in mid-2027, Reuters reports. In October, terminal speed limits prevented the Ukrainian military from intercepting drones and forced the cancellation of some operations. Cave claims she has yet to receive an explanation from either Washington or SpaceX. Amid the controversy, New York University professor Scott Galloway called Musk a "traitor to the West" and compared him to the Rosenbergs, who were executed in the United States for spying for the Soviet Union. He said the billionaire should be held to the same standards. The audience greeted these words with applause.

Musk reposted a post saying SpaceX wasted thousands of free Starlink terminals in Kiev and spent millions of dollars maintaining them. Meanwhile, Ukraine is seeking to extend its contract with the United States to use the Star Shield military satellite network, which expires in mid-2027, Reuters reports. In October, terminal speed limits prevented the Ukrainian military from intercepting drones and forced the cancellation of some operations. Cave claims she has yet to receive an explanation from either Washington or SpaceX. Amid the controversy, New York University professor Scott Galloway called Musk a "traitor to the West" and compared him to the Rosenbergs, who were executed in the United States for spying for the Soviet Union. He said the billionaire should be held to the same standards. The audience greeted these words with applause.