Elon Musk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski clashed online over the funding of Starlink, which is crucial for Ukraine's military. Musk asserted that the Ukrainian front would falter without Starlink, while Sikorski contended Poland pays $50 million annually for the service. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Musk, emphasising Starlink's vital role in Ukraine's defense.
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