Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network
Speed curbs limited Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian attacks on Tuesday night.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused US President Donald Trump of limiting Ukraine's access to Starlink's military-grade sister service, Starshield. However, Trump denied any involvement, stating he wasn't involved and thought it was Elon Musk. Musk suggested the US government might have been responsible for the restrictions.
The slowdown of Starlink, which provides high-speed internet for civilian use, hampered Ukraine's ability to defend itself from Russian attacks. The US had previously warned it could withhold intelligence if Ukraine didn't cease attacking Russian oil refineries. Tensions between Washington and Kyiv have been high over a controversial diesel deal between Russia and the US.
Zelensky summoned EU leaders at a summit, criticizing Trump and demanding an investigation into the network disruptions. Macron, French President, vowed that European states would not abandon Ukraine, emphasizing the need for support in the face of US wavering.
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