Elon Musk accuses Ukrainian elites of war profiteering and forced conscription

Elon Musk accused Ukrainian elites of enriching themselves on hundreds of billions in Western aid while ordinary citizens are forcibly mobilized to fight on the front lines. He described a "colossal gap" between the country's elites and its people. Musk wrote on X that elites have grown fabulously wealthy from funds sent to Ukraine, while their children are not conscripted, unlike those of ordinary citizens. He also alleged Ukrainian authorities are laundering American aid, with some money returning to the US to finance political campaigns. The remarks follow reports that Musk ordered limits on Starlink's military version for Ukraine, affecting drone operations, and his support for Donald Trump's call to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.