Ukraine Requests US Sanctions on "Russia's Version of Starlink"

Targeting "Rassvet" Developed with Chinese Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United States to impose sanctions on Russia's domestically developed satellite internet service, "Rassvet" (meaning "dawn"), which is reportedly nearing operational status with support from China.

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine. Photo by Yonhap News

On October 3 (local time), President Zelensky stated to major foreign media outlets, "We are aware that China is developing satellite technology and is exploring ways to support Russia by developing something similar to Starlink."

President Zelensky has repeatedly asked the Trump Administration to sanction companies involved in the development of this system, and he also requested the imposition of sanctions during his meeting with President Trump at the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month.

According to military experts, while Rassvet may not be as effective as Starlink, it is believed that Russia could use it to transmit aerial drone footage to command posts.

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