Elon Musk called his Starlink stytem the 'backbone of the Ukrainian army' as the tech billionaire boasted about challenging Putin to 'one on one physical combat' over Ukraine

Elon Musk has stirred controversy by claiming he challenged Vladimir Putin to "one on one physical combat" over Ukraine.

President Donald Trump's billionaire-backer Elon Musk on Saturday declared that he has 'literally challenged' Russian President Vladimir Putin for a 'physical combat' over Ukraine. The Tesla CEO, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency under the current administration,

Elon Musk defends his stance on NATO and halting funding to Ukraine, suggesting sanctions on the top 10 Ukrainian oligarchs. Musk emphasizes his challenge to Putin for combat and the importance of his Starlink system to Ukraine's army.

Elon Musk on Sunday seemed to issue a warning to Ukraine over its war with Russia, implying that he could turn off the crucial Starlink system in Kyiv if they did not stop the fight. Starlink has been instrumental in defence communication in Ukraine since 2022.

Elon Musk has claimed that if he turned off his Starlink satellite internet services, the “entire front line” in Ukraine would collapse.

Tech baron Elon Musk appeared to call for US sanctions against wealthy Ukrainians as a means of pushing for an end to the bloody war — while boasting that he’s been propping up the country’s military with his Starlink satellite internet.