Trump denies ordering restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink-based Starshield network after reports that a speed cap hampered Kyiv's defences against Russian strikes.
01Summary
- 01Trump denied involvement in Starlink speed restrictions, hours after Zelensky said service had not been restored.
- 02Reuters reported the order to limit Starshield speeds came from inside the White House.
- 03Tuesday night's speed cap of 100mph left 600,000 Ukrainians without power and degraded Ukraine's ability to counter Russian drone and missile attacks.
- 04A bipartisan group of US senators demanded an investigation into the disruptions.
- 05Musk said Starshield is managed by the US government and suggested the Pentagon may have been responsible.
02Why it matters
Starlink connectivity is critical for Ukraine's battlefield communications and civilian infrastructure; any disruption can directly affect the country's ability to defend itself and maintain basic services.
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