«In a number of false news reports, it is claimed that Starlink terminals are being sold to Russia. This is categorically untrue. As far as we know, no Starlink terminals have been sold to Russia directly or indirectly,» Musk wrote, adding in the comments to his post: «Even if he called me a smart person, I would not give him Starlink terminals.»
Elon Musk did not directly answer the question of whether Russia can use Starlink terminals purchased through intermediaries.
Ukraine: Russian military using Starlink
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine stated on February 11 that Russian troops are using Starlink in the combat zone, publishing fragments of intercepted conversations of Russian military as evidence. Publications Defense One and Astra reported that Starlink terminals could have been supplied to Russia through Dubai.