Zelensky: Starlink restrictions remain in Ukraine despite US claims

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Starlink satellite communication systems in Ukraine continue to operate with serious restrictions and not in full capacity, contradicting recent claims from the United States. Zelensky said that after numerous complaints from the front lines, Ukrainian defense forces conducted detailed checks of the space communication system across several key areas and confirmed that previous limits remain in place. His statement contrasts sharply with President Donald Trump's recent reports that Elon Musk had fully lifted all restrictions on the military version of the satellite network in Ukraine. Earlier, Zelensky's advisor Serhiy Beskrestnov publicly reported critical terminal problems that caused the failure of planned military operations and severely impacted logistics for Ukrainian units. Trump initially said he did not know who restricted the system, and media reported he subsequently called Musk to request lifting the restrictions, but contradictory information from Ukraine indicated connectivity was not restored for all units or operation types.