Eutelsat Admits Inability to Replace Starlink in Ukraine

Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke has acknowledged that her company currently lacks the capacity to replace Elon Musk's Starlink network, which provides crucial satellite communications support to Ukraine. Despite ongoing efforts to establish alternatives, Berneke stated that Eutelsat cannot match Starlink's scale or speed, as it operates with significantly fewer terminals. With Starlink's dominance in Ukraine, there are concerns about the geopolitical risks of relying on a single provider, especially as discussions about U.S. leverage over satellite access continue. Eutelsat is exploring options to expand its services in collaboration with the European Union to reduce Ukraine's dependency on Starlink. However, Berneke emphasized that Eutelsat can only provide limited connectivity for critical government needs at this time. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges Ukraine faces in securing reliable communication channels amid the conflict.