Putin says Russia is in close contact with Musk over its Starlink rival
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Russia touting close contact with Musk while pushing its Rassvet constellation underscores that resilient, sovereign broadband is now a strategic asset, especially after Starlink disruptions. Any operator relying on a single LEO provider for critical connectivity should treat geopolitical risk as a first-order dependency.
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