Trump denies restricting Ukraine’s military access to Starlink
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lapresse
Donald Trump says neither he nor Elon Musk restricted the Ukrainian army’s access to Starlink’s military capabilities and insists Washington imposed no limits on Starshield, SpaceX’s system. The US president spoke days after calling for Volodymyr Zelensky’s departure, while the European Union reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, according to La Presse.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he did not believe he or Elon Musk was responsible for the Ukrainian army’s loss of access to Starlink’s military capabilities. He also assured that Washington had imposed no restrictions on Ukraine’s access to Starshield, SpaceX’s satellite communications system, according to La Presse.
The statement comes as Ukraine faces the risk of population displacement this winter, linked to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and rising heating costs. The UN has warned of this threat, while the European Union has reaffirmed its support for Kyiv.
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