Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network
Summary
President Donald Trump denied that he limited Ukraine’s access to Starlink’s military-type internet network called Starshield. The network slowdown happened amid tensions between the US and Ukraine after Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, which affected Ukraine’s defense against Russian drone strikes.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s ability to use Starshield was restricted, limiting drone speed and defense capabilities.
- President Trump and Elon Musk both said they were not responsible for the network slowdown.
- Reuters reported the US government might have ordered the restrictions from inside the White House.
- Starlink is a high-speed civilian internet operated by SpaceX; Starshield is the military version used by the Pentagon.
- Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after a controversial diesel deal between Russia and the US.
- The US had warned it could stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine if attacks on Russian energy facilities continued.
- About 600,000 Ukrainians lost power after Russian strikes destroyed communication and energy sites.
- A group of US senators requested an investigation into the Starlink network disruptions affecting Ukraine’s defense.
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