Zelensky says US speed limits cripple Ukraine's Starshield drones, Trump denies order

CBS News • 17 oct. 15h14

President Zelenskyy said U.S. speed restrictions on the Starshield system are preventing Ukraine from using its interceptor systems against Russian drones, while the President of the United States denied limiting the service.

BBC • 16 oct. 19h33

President Donald Trump said he did not limit Ukraine's access to the military-grade Starshield network after speed restrictions hampered Kyiv's drone operations, while officials continue to investigate the source of the order.

The Guardian • 16 oct. 15h41

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the Starshield satellite internet service remains partially limited, citing a White House order that reduced speeds, while he sought additional EU funding for defence.

The Daily Beast • 16 oct. 15h27

President Donald Trump said he finds Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky harder to work with than Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the White House reportedly ordered limits on Ukraine's access to SpaceX satellite communications.

Reuters • 16 oct. 15h17

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticised President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, dismissed Russian peace proposals as a parody, and urged EU leaders to increase financial support.

Yahoo • 16 oct. 14h58

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked EU leaders for an additional €70 billion in aid for 2025, while relations with U.S. President Donald Trump remain tense.

Yahoo News UK • 16 oct. 14h40

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticised President Donald Trump’s diesel agreement with Russia and called Moscow’s peace proposals a “parody” during an EU summit in Brussels.

BBC • 16 oct. 14h19

A bipartisan group of US senators has asked the defence department inspector general to investigate recent speed restrictions on SpaceX's Starlink network in Ukraine, amid concerns over operational impacts.

CNBC • 16 oct. 08h10

Ukraine's first deputy minister said Russian strikes on infrastructure are intensifying after U.S. restrictions on Starlink, while President Zelenskyy appealed to European leaders for winter energy, air-defence and financial support.

The Independent • 16 oct. 05h51

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv will no longer observe a cease-fire on energy facilities, citing a new U.S. diesel agreement with Russia and restrictions on Starlink use.

Yahoo News UK • 15 oct. 19h56

Ukraine hit a Rosneft refinery in Russia's Ryazan region, saying it had ended the ceasefire on energy sites that US President Donald Trump had announced, amid growing tensions with Washington.

The Daily Beast • 15 oct. 12h59

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces will resume attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, rejecting a cease-fire urged by President Donald Trump.

NBC News • 15 oct. 09h17

Ukraine has restarted strikes on Russian oil facilities following a three-day pause, accusing the United States of limiting intelligence and satellite support.

CNBC • 15 oct. 03h24

Elon Musk stated that any speed or usage restrictions on Ukraine's military-grade Starshield satellite system are set by the U.S. military and the president, after Ukraine reported disruptions.

Vox • 14 oct. 22h40

Ukraine says access to SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield networks is being limited as President Donald Trump expresses anger toward Kyiv over oil-price issues and recent strikes on Russian refineries.

BBC • 14 oct. 20h17

Elon Musk said the United States controls speed restrictions on the Starshield service used by Ukraine, after the network limited drone speeds and disrupted missions.

BBC • 14 oct. 13h11

Ukraine says new speed restrictions on SpaceX's Starlink network have hampered drone missions and logistics, amid intensified Russian attacks and claims of an energy ceasefire by President Donald Trump.

NBC News • 14 oct. 12h51

Ukrainian officials say SpaceX imposed overnight speed restrictions on military-grade Starlink, hindering drone control and communications during recent Russian missile strikes, while U.S. intelligence sharing remains ongoing.

Euronews • 14 oct. 07h40

Ukraine reports that SpaceX's StarShield service was limited overnight, disrupting drone missions, while officials deny any direct order from the White House.

Yahoo • 14 oct. 07h21

Ukraine reports that overnight speed restrictions on SpaceX's Starlink network have hampered drone operations and logistics on the front line, amid ongoing Russian missile attacks.