Trump Says Elon Musk Has Restored Ukraine Internet Access
· World · BBC News, New York Times, Indian Express
US President Donald Trump stated that Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's internet connectivity following previous disruptions to the satellite-based Starlink system. The statement followed remarks from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who earlier reported that military drone speeds had not yet returned to normal levels. The connectivity issues previously hampered Ukraine's use of drones against Russian targets and coincided with US pressure on Kyiv to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries. The Trump administration recently waived certain sanctions on Russia and agreed to import Russian diesel, drawing criticism from European allies and Ukraine. SpaceX and the White House have not yet released official explanations regarding the technical restrictions.
Why it matters
The disruption and subsequent restoration of Starlink directly impact Ukraine's military communications and drone operations against Russian forces amid shifting US diplomatic pressure.
Read the original report — BBC News
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