Russia builds domestic Starlink rival; Ukraine names 49 firms, 23 unsanctioned

Ukraine identifies 49 companies involved in Russia's domestic satellite communications program, designed to be immune to foreign shutdown. Roscosmos provides launch services; 23 firms face no Western sanctions, highlighting enforcement gaps. This signals a strategic shift in space-based military communications and potential sanctions evasion.

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