Ukraine faces connectivity issues with Starlink
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Elon Musk, Kaja Kallas
Ukraine
October 2026
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President Zelenskyy reports connectivity restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine. Tests suggest the limitations are a deliberate US policy rather than technical issues. Europe lacks a short-term alternative to Starlink's satellite capacity.
- Earlier version 110/21/2026, 4:51:04 AM
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