Zelenskyy tells ABC News Starlink network still isn't fully working

On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with ABC News reporter James Longman about the Starlink network's limited effectiveness for Ukraine's military operations. Zelenskyy stated that while the network was functional, its range was narrow. When President Donald Trump met with reporters at the White House, he was asked about ongoing issues with the network, but had not yet spoken to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about them.

Trump said he had heard reports that the network had been fixed, but pledged to speak with Musk if the issues persisted.

Ukraine received only 24 Patriot interceptor missiles from the U.S. in the last three months, far less than the 350 needed per month, according to Zelenskyy. On Thursday night alone, 30 ballistic missiles struck Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The Trump administration denied any slowdown in the Starshield and Starlink-supported networks, attributing any delays to SpaceX. Musk had previously addressed the government's control over Starshield and the restrictions on its usage.

Zelenskyy reported that early warning systems from the U.S. had resumed following talks with American counterparts, and Starlink service was expected to be restored within 48 hours. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any pause or change in intelligence sharing with Ukraine. The White House has pressured Zelenskyy to make concessions for a peace deal with Russia, blaming Kyiv for the lack of progress in U.S.-sponsored peace talks.

Trump recently lifted Russian oil sanctions to allow for diesel imports and has urged Zelenskyy to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, indicating readiness to resume trilateral talks to discuss security in Ukraine and Russia post-peace agreements. Despite diplomatic efforts, Russia and Ukraine continue to engage in large-scale strikes, highlighting the ongoing conflict.