Zelenskyy accuses US of blocking Starlink; Rubio denies claim

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused US authorities of ordering a block on Starlink internet service for Ukraine's military, saying it was later restored and expressing gratitude for the reopening. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the claim, saying he doubted Zelenskyy knew what he was talking about and insisting the US gave no order to reduce Starlink speeds. The disruption earlier this week caused major problems for Ukrainian drone operations, with officials disagreeing over whether the White House or Elon Musk ordered the halt. Zelenskyy also criticized a US-Russia diesel deal and paused sanctions on Russia, calling President Donald Trump's actions a mistake that helps neither Ukraine nor the US.