Zelensky says Starlink limits persist during Ukraine, Russia, U.S. talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported Friday that speed restrictions on the military's Starlink satellite service persist along the front line and in occupied territory, hampering drone interceptions against Russian Shahed jets, with no clear explanation provided. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said it contacted SpaceX and the U.S. Defense Department to resolve the issue, noting the limit applies only to occupied territory where Ukraine conducts midrange drone strikes. A battalion commander confirmed his unit was impacted after restrictions resurfaced Thursday. The restrictions follow trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian, Russian, and U.S. negotiators, signaling ongoing diplomatic tensions. U.S. senators have called for an investigation into the Trump administration and Elon Musk over the limits.