Zelensky Says Satellite Internet Access for Ukraine's Military Is Still Partly Restricted
Photo: The New York TimesHow the sides differ Left sources focus on Zelensky seeking information and warning Trump; alternative sources stress drone impacts and Trump's broader Ukraine moves; right sources highlight his claim of a targeted breakdown and denied responsibility.
Alternative and independent outlets report that Zelensky says Ukraine's use of the Musk-owned SpaceX satellite system is still partly restricted, despite signs earlier in the week that access had been fully restored. All sides cover his remarks about limits on Starshield, the satellite internet service used by Ukraine's military. The Washington Examiner describes it as SpaceX's military version of Starlink, which the company says the U.S. government owns and operates. Axios adds that the limits stop the military from using drones to intercept Russian attack drones or to send supplies to front-line soldiers.
The Washington Examiner reports that Zelensky said Saturday the breakdown is a planned operation to target Kyiv, and says Musk and the White House refuse to take responsibility. The New York Times reports he pressed Sunday for more information on possible restrictions and warned Trump against backing Russia. Consortium News places the issue within a broader week in which it says Trump told Ukraine to stop hitting Russia, said Zelensky must go, exempted Russia from sanctions and ordered Musk to stop aiding Ukraine. None of the excerpts says what happens next.
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The New York Times leads with Zelensky pressing for more information on possible Starshield restrictions and warning Trump of a historic mistake if he backs Russia, centering Zelensky's statements.
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Axios leads with the partial restriction and its effect on drone operations. Consortium News frames it as part of Trump cutting off Ukraine, featuring commentators Scott Ritter and Ray McGovern.
The Washington Examiner leads with Zelensky's claim that the breakdown is a planned operation targeting Kyiv, and with Musk and the White House declining responsibility, noting Starshield's U.S. government ownership claim.