Russia Held Secret Talks with China on Countering Starlink Satellites
According to a joint investigation by The Insider, Der Spiegel, and Le Monde, Russia engaged in secret talks with China in 2023 regarding military cooperation and measures against the Starlink satellite system.
Russia held secret talks with China in 2023 to discuss military cooperation and ways to counter Starlink satellites, according to a joint investigation by The Insider, Der Spiegel, and Le Monde.
Starlink, owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is a low-Earth orbit satellite network providing broadband internet connectivity. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Starlink has become a critical tool for the Ukrainian military, enabling communications and supporting operations. Russia has repeatedly attempted to disrupt Starlink, but has so far been unsuccessful.
The investigation reveals that during 2023, Russia and China discussed possible methods to counter the satellite network. The high-level talks involved military and intelligence representatives from both countries. While the exact content of the discussions has not been disclosed, sources indicate both nations showed interest in technologies capable of jamming or destroying satellites.
This revelation highlights the growing military cooperation between China and Russia, particularly in space. Experts warn that such collaboration could threaten global satellite infrastructure and create new risks for international security. Given Starlink's indispensable role in the war in Ukraine, any attempts to hinder it could alter the dynamics on the battlefield.
