Ukraine accuses US of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv

Ukraine accused the United States on Wednesday of aiding Russia by not warning of incoming missile strikes and hindering Kyiv's military response through alterations to the Starlink system it employs on the battlefield. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called upon US tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore Starlink, which Ukraine claims has been slowed.

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov later stated that Starlink's operation at speeds up to 160 km/h is on the mend. SpaceX CEO Musk claimed any disruption was the responsibility of the US government, not his company. Zelenskyy expressed pain after Trump opted to ally with Moscow, stating it was not the right side of history.

The Ukrainian leader felt betrayed by Trump's choice and accused Russia of flouting a supposed energy ceasefire announced by the US. The US had reportedly banned intelligence sharing regarding Russian missile launches, which Ukraine uses to counter attacks. Ukrainian officials believe the attacks and Starlink restrictions are not coincidental, stating that their partners are stripping them of their limited defense capabilities against Russian-armed drones.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia is monitoring Washington's support for Ukraine closely but ruled out systemic conclusions at this time. The strikes come amid speculation that the real reason behind the surge in fuel prices is the joint US and Israeli attacks on Iran, which have seen Tehran block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for oil and gas shipments.