Zelenskyy says Starlink access for Ukraine's military still not fully restored

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that the military's Starlink satellite internet access has not been fully restored, following reports the order to throttle the service originated from within the White House. Zelenskyy made the remarks after meeting EU leaders in Brussels, where he requested an additional €70 billion for Ukraine's defense in 2027. He called the speed reductions a "very dangerous and unpleasant surprise," noting the service supports Ukraine's air defense systems against Russian drones. Reuters reported the throttling order came from an unidentified White House official, with the Pentagon informed of the decision. The dispute follows Trump's criticism of Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, while the EU pledged continued support and a 22nd round of sanctions against Russia.