Trump denies restricting Ukraine's Starlink access despite White House reports

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President Trump denied ordering any slowdown of the US-provided Starshield internet service for Ukraine's military, stating he checked Friday morning and believes it is functioning normally. Trump dismissed reports of a White House-ordered restriction as media-driven, despite Reuters citing US and Western officials. A congressional source confirmed the report, while an administration official blamed "Pentagon freelancing" for any disruption. The denial comes amid escalating tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky over drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, following Trump's waiver of Russian diesel sanctions and his call for Ukraine's new leadership.


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