US Congress presses Trump and Musk over Ukraine's loss of Starshield access
Elon Musk and Donald Trump (photo: Getty Images)
More than 100 members of the US Congress are demanding that President Donald Trump's administration and SpaceX explain why Ukraine lost access to the Starshield system and immediately restore the service, according to statements from the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus and Representative Don Bacon.
According to the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, restrictions and reduced speeds on the military Starshield platform are significantly hampering Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian aggression.
The lawmakers emphasize that such decisions effectively play into the hands of the Kremlin regime.
"This decision leads to more Ukrainians getting killed. These actions aid the war criminal Putin," Don Bacon said.
US lawmakers are calling for extensive oversight and for everyone responsible for making the decision to be identified, stressing that supporting a tyrant's actions runs counter to US interests.
Ukrainian troops on the front lines have faced technical difficulties using satellite communications.
Starshield restrictions in Ukraine affect a key area for intercepting Russian drones, resulting in reduced connection speeds along the entire defensive line.
According to media reports, the US may have deliberately slowed down Starlink to pressure Ukraine during negotiations with Russia, significantly complicating the Ukrainian Armed Forces' efforts to counter enemy jet-powered drones.
