The governments of a number of European Union nations are able to share cost stated Fedorov (who can also be Ukraine’s minister for digital transformation) in an interview with Bloomberg, affirming that “As of now all financial issues have been resolved.” Fedorov didn’t publicly establish which governments are contributing in the direction of the funds however confirmed that there’s at present no contract in place and that Ukraine might want to discover extra funding by spring 2023.

“We are ready to live without electricity for a month with at least mobile network and text messages being available,” Fedorov stated, alluding to Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. “Regarding internet, we have a lot of Starlinks, but the key point is we have got a nod for another shipment that will be used to stabilize connection for critical situations.”

Ukraine has acquired about 22,000 Starlink antennas for the reason that nation was invaded by Russia in February in response to Fedorov. Support for the Starlink satellite-based web service was enabled in Ukraine following a direct request to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on February twenty fourth to quickly restore communications misplaced in Russian air assaults in areas the place cell networks are unavailable. “There is no alternative to satellite connections,” Fedorov stated.

“SpaceX and Musk quickly react to problems and help us,” stated Fedorov. “Musk assured us he will continue to support Ukraine. When we had a powerful blackout, I messaged him on that day and he momentarily reacted and has already delivered some steps. He understands the situation.”