Carney says Ukraine's restricted access to Musk's Starshield is costing lives
Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the restriction of Ukraine's access to Elon Musk's Starshield military satellite network, saying the move is costing lives and has direct human consequences. Carney made the remarks Friday in Istanbul, citing recent attacks in Kyiv as evidence of the impact. Ukrainian officials say the restrictions, reportedly ordered from the White House or by Musk, have hampered their ability to track missiles and drones, leading to civilian deaths. Musk denies personal responsibility, saying the U.S. government controls Starshield, while Trump denies ordering the limits and says he doesn't know who did. Ukraine says access remains restricted despite Trump's claim it was restored, and Carney warned that reliance on allies who may change their stance puts Canada at risk.