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The polarizing figure of the tech billionaire, who is a senior advisor to US President Trump, has been at the center of political debate surrounding discussions about deploying Starlink in Italy.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said discussions between Italy's far-right government and Elon Musk's Space X over a secure communications system for defense and diplomatic purposes have been suspended.
"Everything is at a standstill. There is currently no technical discussion about a possible agreement to use the Starlink satellite system ," Crosetto told the Italian daily La Repubblica in an interview published on Saturday.
He added that the lack of support is related to the fact that the technical details of the deal have been kept secret by Musk.
The polarizing figure of the tech billionaire, who is a senior advisor to US President Trump, has been at the center of political debate surrounding discussions about deploying Starlink in Italy.
Earlier this month, opposition parties called on the government to break off talks with Musk's SpaceX after the tech titan threatened to shut down its communications system in Ukraine, where Starlink provides essential telecommunications to Kiev's forces as they try to avoid a full-scale invasion by Russia.
News of a potential Starlink deal was first reported in January after a visit by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to US President Donald Trump's Florida residence.
Meloni has sought to maintain good relations with the Trump administration, while also developing a close relationship with Musk.
Crosetto said that technical discussions will resume when the controversies and times have calmed down.
" The question is what is most beneficial and safe for the nation," the minister said. / Adapted from "Pamphlet" by "Politico"
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