Axios: White House denies role in Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

A senior U.S. official denied to Axios that the White House played a role in limiting the operation of Starlink in Ukraine. Sources suggest the Trump administration intends to reach out to SpaceX to investigate the reported restrictions. Ukraine's Defense Ministry disclosed disruptions in Starshield, the military variant of Starlink, used by Ukrainian forces, which hindered certain missions.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that U.S. authorities manage and control Starshield, stating that decisions on speed or usage limits are made by the U.S. military and ultimately by the President. Despite reports of the restrictions, the White House has not officially addressed the allegations. The limitation on Starlink's operation emerged during a tense period in U.S.-Ukraine relations.

Ukraine also reported discontinuation of receiving intelligence warnings from American allies regarding the launch of Russian ballistic missiles. Western media sources, based on government information, indicated that the U.S. threatened to limit intelligence sharing with Ukraine unless Kyiv ceased targeting Russian oil refineries.