Russia is proud to develop its own alternative to the Starlink satellite system, Vladimir Putin said. He noted that Shahar, Russia's Starlink alternative, marks only the country's first steps in this area. Russia maintains close contacts with the US on the space issue, including with Elon Musk, the president added.

Russia is proud to develop its own alternative to the Starlink satellite system, Vladimir Putin said. He noted that Shahar, Russia's Starlink alternative, marks only the country's first steps in this area. Russia maintains close contacts with the US on the space issue, including with Elon Musk, the president added.