Zelensky announces new restrictions on SpaceX's Starshield satellite system in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Thursday that SpaceX's military satellite communication system Starshield is again experiencing restrictions in Ukraine, with systematic speed limitations observed for several days. Zelensky stated the restrictions are not random errors but systematic speed caps, similar to those affecting Ukrainian forces in October. He said this significantly complicates intercepting Russian jet-powered drones, as Ukrainian systems cannot reach sufficient speeds to engage targets in time. The announcement comes amid renewed US-mediated negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, with US envoys meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Thursday. In October, Zelensky accused Washington of imposing similar limits, though the White House and Elon Musk denied responsibility before restrictions were lifted at Donald Trump's request.