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Zelensky pushes back against Musk, says Ukraine uses Starshield only to defend its territory

Kyiv Independent28 October 2026, 08:43 UTCUkraine

"When Elon Musk said that we use Starshield against the Russians — yes, against the Russians, but on our own territory. This is not offensive; it’s defensive," Zelensky told journalists at a press briefing.

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