Zelensky speaks to Witkoff, Kushner amid U.S.-Ukraine crisis
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelensky spoke with President Trump’s representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about the crisis between Ukraine and the U.S. They discussed efforts for peace talks with Russia. Zelensky raised concerns about restrictions placed on satellite systems used by the Ukrainian military, which Ukraine believes were ordered by the U.S. government.Key Facts
- Zelensky talked Sunday with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys from President Trump.
- The call was the first high-level contact since tensions rose after the U.S. made a diesel deal with Russia.
- Zelensky accused the U.S. government and SpaceX of limiting the speed of Starlink and Starshield satellites used by Ukraine’s military.
- He said lifting the restrictions would help the satellites work as before.
- The Starlink satellite system helps Ukraine's military communication.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. government did not control the satellite limits and that service was restored.
- Ukrainian officials disagree with Rubio and believe the U.S. government was involved in the slowdown.
- The situation affects ongoing U.S.-Ukraine relations amid the conflict with Russia.
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