# Zelenskyy: Starlink Speed Limits Deliberate

> Zelenskyy says U.S. speed restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine are deliberate, not technical.
- Title: Zelenskyy: Starlink Speed Limits Deliberate · Seattletimes
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: zelenskyy, starlink, starshield, u.s. sanctions, russia, ukraine, trump, elon musk, lindsey graham, diesel deal, energy infrastructure, military drones
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/zelenskyy-says-starlink-speed-restrictions-look-deliberate
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- Topics: zelenskyy, starlink, starshield, u.s. sanctions, russia, ukraine, trump, elon musk, lindsey graham, diesel deal, energy infrastructure, military drones
## 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
## Key takeaway

Ukraine’s military Starlink access slowed by U.S. speed limits to 100 mph, Zelenskyy says, as Trump waives sanctions on Russian energy exports.