Elon Musk has reportedly been in regular communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, raising alarms among U.S. intelligence officials. The Wall Street Journal revealed that Musk was asked to refrain from activating Starlink in Taiwan at Putin's request. The interactions have highlighted overlapping interests, as Russia has utilized Musk's social network, X, for disinformation campaigns. Additionally, Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces are employing Starlink for drone operations. This dependency on Musk's technology presents a dilemma for the U.S. government concerning national security.