Ukraine and US clash over Starshield satellite restrictions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims the U.S. government is behind restrictions on the Starshield satellite service used by his military, warning that siding with Russia would be a "historic mistake." He says the system has not been fully restored despite U.S. denials. Zelenskyy told NBC's Meet the Press that SpaceX imposed limits following a "message from the American government," hindering Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian weapons. The U.S. Defense Department shares the military-grade Starshield network with Ukraine, which relies on it for frontline operations and drone deliveries. President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio deny any deliberate interference, while a bipartisan group of senators seeks an inspector general investigation. The dispute follows Trump easing sanctions on Russia and criticizing Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, raising questions about U.S. support as Russia launched over 4,000 drones and missiles in the past week.