Zelensky asks Trump to block Russia's Starlink rival, FT reports

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Donald Trump to sanction the Russian and Chinese companies building Russia's Starlink rival, the Rassvet network by Bureau 1440. He said it could start operating by early next year, though the company targets a 2027 commercial launch.

• Zelensky raised the sanctions request with Trump at a recent meeting in New York
• Bureau 1440 launched its first 16 working satellites in March and needs over 250
• The company points to a 2027 commercial launch date
• Zelensky said China is working on satellites to help Russia