Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Summary
Elon Musk suggested that the US government controls limits on the speed of Starlink internet used by Ukraine’s military and may have imposed recent restrictions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized this move, saying it hurts Ukraine’s defense, while US officials have denied cutting intelligence support. The issue highlights Europe’s dependence on US satellite technology for Ukraine’s defense.Key Facts
- Elon Musk said Starshield satellites are owned by the US government, which controls any limits on their use.
- Starlink, a commercial internet service owned by SpaceX, is used by Ukraine but limited to civilian and defensive purposes.
- Ukraine says restrictions on Starlink slow down their defense capabilities against Russia.
- President Zelenskyy expressed feeling “betrayed” by President Trump related to access to Starlink.
- President Trump denied that his administration stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
- Europe relies heavily on US satellite systems like Starlink and the Space-Based Infrared System for military communications and missile warnings.
- There are no ready alternatives in Europe to replace Starlink’s satellite internet for Ukraine’s military drones yet.
- European satellite company Eutelsat’s shares rose amid hopes it could benefit from tensions between the US and Ukraine.
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