Starlink slowdown in Ukraine reveals Trump's dangerous betrayal

A speed test on Starlink satellite equipment in Europe has revealed that Donald Trump's administration deliberately slowed the network in Ukraine, increasing civilian casualties by exposing targets to Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called it a "planned operation." The test showed Starlink worked at 180km/h in Europe but cut out for drones exceeding 161km/h in Ukraine, hindering intercepts of Russian kamikaze drones. Zelensky said limitations apply only in Ukraine, not EU territory. Trump denies responsibility, but reports suggest Elon Musk proposed the move and the order came from the White House. The decision aligns with Trump's broader shift toward Russia, including blocked funding, reduced Patriot access, and eased sanctions. It warns allies like Australia, reliant on US systems under AUKUS, of the risk of a "kill switch" on military capabilities.