Trump: White House didn't impede satellite system in Ukraine
Summary
President Donald Trump said his administration did not slow down a satellite system owned by Elon Musk that Ukraine uses in its war against Russia. Ukrainian officials doubt Trump's claim and think someone in the U.S. government was involved in limiting the system's use.Key Facts
- President Trump denied his administration disrupted the satellite system used by Ukraine.
- The satellite system is owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, called Starlink, and helps Ukraine with communication and drone control.
- Restrictions on the system reduced Ukraine’s ability to stop Russian drone attacks for about 24 hours.
- Ukrainian officials believe the White House was involved in slowing the satellite system.
- Musk said the Starshield system, controlled by the U.S. government, can only be limited by the U.S. military or President Trump.
- Ukraine uses two satellite systems: Starlink for defense and communications, and Starshield controlled by the U.S. for offensive military actions.
- The restrictions happened after disagreements between the U.S. and Ukraine over President Trump’s deal to lift sanctions on Russian oil.
- President Zelensky criticized Trump’s deal and Trump responded by urging Ukraine to choose new leadership.
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