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Starlink Restricts Access in Ukraine Days After Trump-Putin Deal
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Firstpost•14-10-2026, 19:29
Starlink Restricts Access in Ukraine Days After Trump-Putin Deal
- •Ukraine confirmed that SpaceX restricted access to Starlink satellite internet services across the country without warning.
- •Military personnel reported that speed restrictions on Starshield terminals have hampered both offensive and defensive operations.
- •Ukrainian officials linked the restrictions to a recent political deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
- •Reports indicate that the United States has also suspended intelligence-sharing with Ukraine amid mounting political pressure from Washington.
Key Questions Answered
SpaceX implemented speed restrictions on Starlink terminals while in motion, specifically targeting the StarShield military service package to limit speeds to 100 miles per hour without prior warning.
Ukrainian officials and advisers linked the sudden Starlink restrictions and the suspension of US intelligence-sharing to an understanding and diesel deal reached between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Yes, in September 2022, Elon Musk ordered the deactivation of at least 100 Starlink terminals on the Kherson front during a Ukrainian counter-offensive, and he has previously highlighted his unique control over the communication network.
