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Zelenskyy: Starlink Speed Limits Deliberate
Zelenskyy says U.S. speed restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine are deliberate, not technical.
In brief
Zelenskyy says U.S. speed restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine are deliberate, not technical. Ukraine’s military Starlink access slowed by U.S. speed limits to 100 mph, Zelenskyy says, as Trump waives sanctions on Russian energy exports. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Zelenskyy on Starlink Speed Limits
Zelenskyy says speed restrictions on Starshield in Ukraine are deliberate, not technical.
“the restrictions are on the territory of ukraine, so it is a planned operation”
U.S. Waives Russian Energy Sanctions
Trump suspended tariffs on Russian energy exports under Lindsey Graham law.
“in the national interests of the united states”
Starlink Speed Restrictions Impact
Ukraine’s Starlink cuts out above 100 mph as Russian drones travel at 249 mph.
“we lose starlink and lose the interceptor”
Zelenskyy on Military Defense
Ukraine uses F-16s to shoot down 60% of jet drones and gets fresh ammunition.
“we lose starlink and lose the interceptor”
Trump’s Diesel Deal with Putin
Trump agreed to release Russian diesel into global markets to lower prices.
“by waiving these sanctions, trump is thumbing his nose at congress”
U.S. Sanctions Waiver
Trump invoked waiver clause in Graham law to suspend Russian energy tariffs.
“in the national interests of the united states”
Zelenskyy on Civilian Impact
Slowed Starlink hampers Ukraine’s defense and food supply to front lines.
“a u.s. sanctions blackout, easing pressure on the aggressor, financial rewards for putin, all of this only encourages him to keep attacking”
Russia’s Drone Attack
Russia attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with 15 critical facilities.
“russia attacked ukraine overnight with ballistic and cruise missiles”
Zelenskyy’s Response
Zelenskyy ordered attacks on Russian oil refineries after Trump’s energy truce call.
“we lose starlink and lose the interceptor”
The one thing
Ukraine’s military Starlink access slowed by U.S. speed limits to 100 mph, Zelenskyy says, as Trump waives sanctions on Russian energy exports.
