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Trump denies restricting Ukraine’s Starshield access after battlefield communications slowdown
President Trump denied ordering restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield military satellite network after a slowdown reportedly limited the speed of some weapons and hampered Kyiv’s defenses during deadly Russian strikes. Ukraine said the disruption had not been restored, while Elon Musk suggested the US government or Pentagon may have been responsible; Reuters cited officials who said the order came from inside the White House. The dispute has intensified tensions over US support, intelligence sharing and Europe’s plans to fund Ukraine’s war effort.
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What matters
- The reported restriction capped speeds at 100 miles per hour, affecting faster weapons and communications.
- Ukraine said attacks killed people and left about 600,000 without power.
- A bipartisan group of US senators requested an investigation into the disruption.
- European leaders discussed satellite, early-warning and financial support for Ukraine.
Context & caveats
- Responsibility for the restriction remains disputed: Trump denied involvement, Musk pointed to the US government, and the report relies partly on unnamed officials.
Why this made the edition
The report documents a consequential dispute over Ukraine’s military communications, presents conflicting official and reported accounts, describes operational effects and connects the incident to broader US-European support decisions.
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