I literally challenged Putin to one on one physical combat over Ukraine and my Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army,” Musk said. “Their entire front line would

Elon Musk, leader of the US Department of Government Effectiveness, DOGE, has indicated that the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia will stop immediately if the United States imposes sanctions on the top ten Ukrainian oligarchs.

Elon Musk on Sunday seemed to issue a warning to Ukraine over its war with Russia, implying that he could turn off the crucial Starlink system in Kyiv if they did not stop the fight. Starlink has been instrumental in defence communication in Ukraine since 2022.

Less than seven weeks into President Trump’s second term, Elon Musk has made himself a force by slashing foreign aid and directing agencies to fire tens of thousands of employees. Yesterday, there was a potential turning point: a remarkable cabinet meeting detailed today by my colleagues Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman.

Billionaire Elon Musk is at the center of cutting federal spending for Donald Trump, but the president urged him to use a scalpel rather than hatchet.