From The Straits Times · · 1m
White House order limits Ukraine's Starshield
US officials say White House ordered temporary Starshield slowdown for Ukraine military.
In brief
US officials say White House ordered temporary Starshield slowdown for Ukraine military. White House ordered temporary Starshield slowdown for Ukraine military after Kyiv's refinery strikes. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
White House order
US officials say White House ordered temporary Starshield slowdown for Ukraine military.
Starshield service
Starshield is military-grade satellite system for Ukraine's battlefield communications and drone operations.
Ukraine's issue
Ukrainian military receptors stopped working when mounted on fast-moving objects.
Speed limit
Receptors now work at speeds up to 100 miles per hour (160 kph) when in motion.
US pressure
Trump pressured Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian refineries amid energy price concerns.
US response
Senior US official denied president made request to limit Starshield.
Deteriorating ties
Kyiv and Washington relations worsened after Miami meeting where US criticized Ukraine's refinery strikes.
Diesel deal
US agreed to diesel deal with Russia that has sparked backlash from lawmakers.
What to remember
White House ordered temporary Starshield slowdown for Ukraine military after Kyiv's refinery strikes.
