--- title: "Kremlin warns against Starlink use for Ukraine strikes inside Russia" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/kremlin-warns-against-starlink-use-for-ukraine-strikes-inside-russia" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/kremlin-warns-against-starlink-use-for-ukraine-strikes-inside-russia" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/kremlin-warns-against-starlink-use-for-ukraine-strikes-inside-russia.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/kremlin-warns-against-starlink-use-for-ukraine-strikes-inside-russia" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Russia" published: "2026-09-27T12:25:17.745Z" source_reported: "2026-09-27T11:35:58.469Z" updated: "2026-09-27T12:25:17.745Z" trust_score: 68 critic_score: 87 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-27T13:30:20.528532+00:00" --- # Kremlin warns against Starlink use for Ukraine strikes inside Russia *Dmitry Peskov calls potential provision of satellite internet for attacks 'dangerous and reckless'* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 68 of 100, higher is better. Trust 68: multiple named sources and two independent full reports provide corroborated statements, but no documents or figures. - Craft 87 of 100, higher is better. Critic 87: explains context, quotes officials, gives specific names and dates, and presents a clear, coherent story. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype 30: language reflects quoted opinions without added sensationalism, staying proportionate to the facts. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov described the potential provision of Starlink satellite systems to Ukraine for strikes deep inside Russia as a "dangerous and reckless step." - Finnish President Alexander Stubb has urged Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage to allow Ukraine to strike Russian missile launch sites. - Peskov also stated that Russia's own satellite system, "Rassvet," is expected to become more effective soon. - Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov had previously asked Musk for permission to use Starlink-equipped drones for attacks within Russia. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov has warned that providing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet to Ukraine for attacks deep inside Russian territory would be a "dangerous and reckless step." Peskov made these remarks in an interview with Pavel Zarubin for "Vesti." The statement follows a call from Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who urged Musk to expand Starlink's coverage to enable Ukraine to target Russian missile launch sites. Peskov also commented on Russia's own satellite system, "Rassvet," stating it is expected to become more effective in the near future. Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov had previously requested permission from Musk to use Starlink-equipped drones for attacks within Russia. The Financial Times reported that the US would consider such a move a political decision. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mention the Russian satellite system "Rassvet" becoming more effective. None of the right-rated reports mention former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov's request to Elon Musk for permission to use Starlink-equipped drones for attacks inside Russia, nor the Financial Times' reporting that the US would treat it as a political decision. No centre-rated outlet reported on this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 17% (1) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 83% (5) 8 of 14 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-27T13:30:20.528532+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-27T13:45:28.801Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Meduza, the single left-rated outlet, led with the Kremlin's warning about Starlink. It quoted Dmitry Peskov's statement that providing Starlink for strikes deep in Russia would be a "dangerous, potentially dangerous and reckless move." The report also mentioned Finnish President Alexander Stubb's call for expanded Starlink coverage and noted that Ukraine has been seeking permission to use Starlink drones for attacks inside Russia, citing former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov's request to Musk and the Financial Times' report on the US view. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The five right-rated outlets focused on the Kremlin's warning regarding Starlink. EADaily, topwar.ru, vz.ru, Interfax.ru, and news-pravda.com all highlighted Dmitry Peskov's statement that providing Starlink for strikes deep into Russia would be a "reckless step" or a "dangerous step." EADaily also mentioned Finnish President Alexander Stubb's appeal to Musk. Topwar.ru and Interfax.ru specifically noted Peskov's comment on the anticipated increased effectiveness of Russia's "Rassvet" satellite system. Vz.ru and Interfax.ru included Peskov's remarks about the potential negative consequences of such a decision. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 1 - mixed: 3 - high: 1 - unknown: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [olympia](https://olympia.gr/1669496/diethni/to-kremlino-proeidopoiise-ton-mask-na-min-chrisimopoiisei-to-starlink-gia-epitheseis-vathia-sti-rosia) — The Kremlin Warned Musk Not to Use Starlink for Attacks Deep Inside Russia - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/afa67f972b083e49) — Peskov: Starlink strikes in Russia would be 'reckless' - [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/09/27/rossiya-predosteregla-maska-podklyuchat-starlink-k-udaram-vglub-rossii-oprometchivo) — Russia Warned the Mask: Connect Starlink to Blows Deep Into Russia Recklessly - [ostro.org](https://ostro.org/news/kreml-vidmovlyaye-ilona-maska-vid-zgubnogo-j-neobachnogo-kroku-i568733) — Kremlin Dismisses Elon Musk From “Pernicious and Reckless Step” - [Stirile Pro TV](https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/international/kremlinul-a-calificat-utilizarea-starlink-pentru-atacuri-in-adancul-teritoriului-rusiei-drept-un-pas-dezastruos.html) — The Kremlin Called Starlink's Use of Attacks in Deep Russian Territory a "Disasterous Step" - [Unknown](https://nv.ua/ukr/world/geopolitics/kreml-vidreaguvav-na-mozhlive-rozshirennya-dostupu-ukrajini-do-starlink-dlya-udariv-uglib-rosiji-50644993.html) — The Kremlin Reacted to the Possible Expansion of Ukraine's Access to Starlink for Strikes on Russia - [Meduza](https://meduza.io/news/2026/09/27/v-kremle-nazvali-predostavlenie-starlink-dlya-udarov-po-tselyam-v-glubine-rossii-pagubnym-potentsialno-opasnym-i-oprometchivym-shagom) — In the Kremlin, They Called the Provision of Starlink to Hit Targets Deep in Russia "a Dangerous, Potentially Dangerous and Reckless Move" - [Pentapostagma](https://pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/rosia/7391539_kremlono-dynitika-epikindyni-i-parohi-dedomenon-toy-starlink-sto-kiebo) — Kremlin: Providing Starlink Data to Kiev 'Potentially Dangerous' - [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/290572-peskov-sputnikovaja-sistema-rassvet-v-skorom-vremeni-budet-gorazdo-jeffektivnee.html) — Peskov: the Rassvet Satellite System Will Soon Be Much More Effective - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/27/1455893.html) — Peskov Called It Reckless to Use Starlink to Attack Russia. - [oreanda-news.com](https://oreanda-news.com/gosudarstvo/politic1/predostavlenie-starlink-dlya-udarov-po-rossii-bylo-by-oprometchivym-shagom-/article1601720) — Giving Starlink to Attack Russia Would Be a Reckless Move - Peskov's Statement - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/russia/1118751) — In the Kremlin, They Called It a Dangerous Step to Possibly Provide Starlink for Attacks on the Russian Federation. - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/27/2623896.html) — The possible provision of Starlink satellite systems by American President Elon Musk for strikes deep into the Russian Federation would be a reckless step - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/peskov-nazval-opasnym-ispolzovanie-starlink-dlya-udarov-vglub-rossii) — Peskov Called It a Dangerous Use of Starlink to Strike Deep Into Russia. ## Questions **What did the Kremlin say about Starlink for Ukraine?** Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that providing Starlink satellite systems to Ukraine for strikes deep inside Russia would be a "dangerous and reckless step." He made these comments in an interview with Pavel Zarubin for "Vesti." **Who called for expanded Starlink coverage for Ukraine?** Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage. His aim was to enable Ukraine to strike Russian missile launch sites, according to reports. **Has Ukraine asked to use Starlink for attacks before?** Yes, former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov had previously asked Elon Musk for permission to use Starlink-equipped drones for attacks inside Russia. The Financial Times reported the US would view this as a political decision. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/kremlin-warns-against-starlink-use-for-ukraine-strikes-inside-russia. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Kremlin warns against Starlink use for Ukraine strikes inside Russia", https://mediabias.news/conflict/kremlin-warns-against-starlink-use-for-ukraine-strikes-inside-russia