Ukraine disputes Trump claim, says Starshield access still restricted

Ukraine says its access to SpaceX's Starshield satellite network remains restricted, contradicting President Donald Trump's claim that Elon Musk lifted the limits. Ukrainian soldiers reported continued service disruptions on Friday. Ukraine's chargé d'affaires Denys Sienik said "speed restrictions remain in place," while commander Andriy Klymenko reported Starshield still operated with constant interruptions. The throttling, which began last week, has impeded Ukraine's midrange strike campaign against Russian-occupied territory. The restrictions followed Trump's diesel deal with Russia and demands that Ukraine halt strikes on Russian oil refineries. The Wall Street Journal reported Musk ordered the slowdown and Trump asked him to lift it. Senators have opened inquiries into who authorized the curtailment, with lawmakers urging the Defense Department to expand Ukraine's Starshield contract.