Putin Hosts Witkoff in St Petersburg as Ukraine Peace Push Gathers Pace Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to St Petersburg on Wednesday. The talks took place in the Constantine Palace, a grand imperial building in the Kremlin chief’s home city. Witkoff arrived to review new ideas for ending the war, … Read more
Elon Musk Says a $3.5 Trillion SpaceX-Tesla Merger Is “a Good Idea” Elon Musk is eyeing a historic merger between his two powerhouse companies, SpaceX and Tesla. On Tuesday, he told investors during SpaceX’s quarterly earnings call that combining the two companies would be “a good idea.” Both firms have formed special committees to study … Read more
Ukraine Says SpaceX Hampers Military Drones as US Ties Fray Ukraine has accused Elon Musk’s SpaceX of disrupting military drone missions by restricting some Starlink terminals without advance warning. Ukrainian officials say the changes interrupted satellite connections used to guide attack and air-defense drones. Starlink has played a crucial role in Ukraine’s wartime communications, raising … Read more
Pentagon and SpaceX Clash Over Starlink Fees During Iran War The Pentagon and SpaceX entered a sharp dispute after the company sought higher payments for Starlink services during the Iran war. Pentagon officials warned that the increase could drive up costs for military drone programs already operating in the conflict. The disagreement quickly expanded beyond … Read more