Ukraine wants its own satellite network

On Friday, President Donald Trump dismissed inquiries regarding Elon Musk's involvement in disruptions to Starlink service, which Ukraine relies on for its drone warfare against Russia. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump asserted that Musk would never "do anything wrong" and claimed to know him "very well" as "a fair person."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Starshield, SpaceX's military-grade version of the Starlink satellite internet, continued to experience slow service, which adversely affected the drones' ability to target and intercept Russian drones. Trump was unaware of ongoing issues and refused to disclose any knowledge of the matter, stating, "I wouldn't tell you if I did know."