Zelensky reveals evidence he says PROVES US has slowed down Starlink satellite system in Ukraine as Elon Musk is blamed

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Starlink restrictions were affecting Ukrainian military drones, and presented their differing speed limits inside Ukraine and the European Union as evidence that the limits were deliberately applied within Ukraine. The claim matters because the satellite internet link helps Ukraine operate drones and defend against Russian attacks, while the reported disruption forced military operations to be suspended.

Zelensky said drones could maintain connection at speeds of 180 km/h in the EU but cut out above 160 km/h in Ukraine. Reports said the restrictions began on Tuesday night and connectivity was restored by Wednesday evening, though Zelensky said problems continued on Saturday. US President Donald Trump denied slowing the service; separate sources cited in the article said he had agreed to Elon Musk’s proposal for speed limits on Starshield, Starlink’s military-grade version.