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Ukrainian defense officials said restrictions on Starlink and Starshield remain in place, contrary to Trump's claim that Musk removed them. The restrictions, introduced on October 14, disrupted drone operations. Ukraine signed a letter of intent with ICEYE and Nokia to develop its own satellite communications.
Sevara AzamovaIn an interview with Fox News, Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Starlink military communications package — Starshield — remains limited for Ukraine, although the transfer of intelligence data from the US has resumed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised to work on unblocking it. Earlier, Rubio emphasized that Trump does not influence Elon Musk's decisions on Starlink.
Javlon TursunovThe Financial Times concludes that Europe has fallen far behind in the modern space race and is unlikely to make up the lost ground. The outlet points to the gap in satellite communications: the European OneWeb has about 600 satellites versus more than 10,000 for Starlink. Earlier, Bloomberg estimated Europe's share of global space investment at roughly 10% public and 22% private.
Sevara AzamovaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to India, said that Ukraine would not have survived as a sovereign state without American multibillion-dollar support. He also denied the White House's involvement in restricting SpaceX satellite communications for the Ukrainian military, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Javlon TursunovThe conflict between Volodymyr Zelensky's office and the Donald Trump administration is deepening, Americanist Malek Dudakov said. In his view, Trump retains levers of pressure on Kyiv, including interruptions in intelligence sharing and Starlink, while Zelensky is counting on a Democratic victory in the congressional elections. Earlier, Marco Rubio stated that without US assistance Ukraine would have ceased to exist as a sovereign state.
Javlon TursunovDonald Trump said that Elon Musk had 'put back' the military satellite network Starshield, which had been restricted to speeds of about 160 km/h. The WSJ reports that Trump called Musk, but sources in Ukraine's defence ministry say that connectivity losses at 161 km/h continue. Who ordered the restriction has not been officially explained. Donald Trump said that Elon Musk has 'restored' the Starshield military satellite network, which had been limited to speeds of about 160 km/h. The WSJ reports that Trump called Musk, however sources in Ukraine's defence ministry say disruptions at speeds of 161 km/h continue. Who ordered the restriction has not been officially explained.
Sevara AzamovaAfter Starlink and Starshield outages in Ukraine, Palantir stated that neither the company nor the US can remotely shut down the Maven Smart System AI platform used by NATO. The situation has heightened Europe's concerns about dependence on American technology.
Javlon TursunovUS Permanent Representative to NATO Matt Whitaker said that disagreements over the use of Starlink in Ukraine are commercial in nature and relate to the terms of service of the private company SpaceX, not to the Trump administration's policy. He rejected suggestions that Washington restricted Kyiv's access to the system as a pressure measure.
Sevara AzamovaVolodymyr Zelensky, at a press conference in Oslo after a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, said the US has resumed providing Ukraine with data on Russian ballistic missile launches. Restrictions on Starlink, according to him, may be lifted within the next 48 hours. The Norwegian Prime Minister called the talks constructive, and Witkoff will travel to St. Petersburg on October 21 to discuss proposals with the Russian side.
Javlon TursunovVolodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference in Oslo that after talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Starlink connectivity in Ukraine could be up and running within 48 hours. Earlier, he reported the resumption of intelligence sharing on Russian ballistic missile launches, noting that restrictions on satellite communications remain in place for now.
Javlon TursunovThe European Commission called reports of Starlink service restrictions in Ukraine 'deeply concerning' and demanded that SpaceX urgently restore them in full. According to media reports, the restrictions were introduced on October 14 and affected communications and the operation of military drones.
Javlon TursunovThe Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, reports that on October 14 Elon Musk ordered restrictions on the operation of the Starshield military satellite system for Ukraine, setting a speed limit for the movement of equipment, above which the connection was cut off. According to the publication, the decision complicated the use of Ukrainian strike drones. Donald Trump said he does not know who gave the order.
Javlon TursunovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that no country has done more to help Ukraine than the United States, and that the aid continues, including under the Trump administration. He called Kyiv's statements about the US refusing to share intelligence untrue and stressed that Trump does not influence Elon Musk's decisions regarding Starlink.
Sevara AzamovaRetired General Ben Hodges accused the Trump administration of deliberately weakening Ukraine's defense capability in order to pressure Kyiv into ceding territory. Among the grievances: a ban on strikes on refineries, the cancellation of sanctions, Starlink restrictions and Patriot delays. Kurt Volker urged Europe to develop a 'Plan B' for security.
Sevara AzamovaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US government and president did not request changes to Starlink's operation for Ukraine, after the Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk ordered the speed of the military version of the service to be limited. Trump said he does not know who is responsible, while Hegseth emphasized that Starlink itself sets its terms of service.
Sevara AzamovaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims that American arms deliveries to Ukraine were slowed after The Washington Post reported delays with Patriot missiles. The Pentagon said policy has not changed. Zelensky said Ukraine has nearly exhausted its interceptor stockpiles and receives only 12 missiles per month. According to WSJ, Elon Musk limited the speed of the military version of Starlink for Ukrainian drones.
Javlon TursunovOn October 20, SpaceX published its third-quarter financial results: revenue came in at $12.72 billion, net profit at about $2 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations. The day before, Musk announced on X that in 2027 he would gift one SpaceX share to every child in the US; according to estimates, such a giveaway could cost about $10.7 billion.
Javlon TursunovAccording to The Wall Street Journal, Musk restricted the speed of the military version of Starlink (Starshield), causing panic in Kyiv and confusion in the Trump administration. Some Ukrainian drones became practically inoperable. Sources disagree: some claim Musk acted on his own, others say he consulted Trump. Musk and Trump deny personal responsibility.
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