Zelenskyy accuses SpaceX of restricting Starshield speeds in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Elon Musk's SpaceX of deceiving Kyiv over speed restrictions on its Starshield network, saying the limits have hampered Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian attack drones. Zelenskyy stated Thursday that terminals in Russian-occupied areas were capped at 161 kilometers per hour for five days, rejecting SpaceX's explanation of a technical problem. He has instructed Ukraine's foreign and defense ministries to intensify contacts with the U.S. State Department, Pentagon, and SpaceX for clarification. Starshield has been crucial for Ukraine's military communications. Separately, Zelenskyy revealed Washington proposed Ukraine cede territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership, a decision he said he cannot make alone without consulting Ukrainians.