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Nov 13, 2026

Zelensky escalates criticism of SpaceX over Starshield speed restrictions

Ukrainian President Zelensky accused SpaceX of imposing politically motivated speed caps on military-grade Starshield satellite terminals, saying the restrictions hamper Ukraine's ability to intercept drones and amount to partial recognition of occupied territories.

Nov 13, 20265 sources

Top claims

▪The Congressional Ukraine Caucus demanded an explanation from the Trump administration and SpaceX, calling for full Starshield access to be restored after speed restrictions capped terminals at 161 kph
▪Zelensky said the SpaceX-imposed Starshield throttling to 161 kph hampers Ukraine's mid-range drone strikes against Russian military targets and logistics in Russian-occupied territory
▪Volodymyr Zelensky asked Ukrainian military leadership to raise the Starshield speed restrictions issue with SpaceX, the Pentagon, and the U.S. State Department

People involved

Vladimir Putin Elon Musk Marco Rubio Jared Kushner

Subtopics

Donbas1 NATO1 Pentagon1 Restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield service1 Russia-Ukraine war1 Steve Witkoff1 Trump administration1 Ukraine drone warfare1 Ukraine peace & ceasefire talks1 Ukraine pressed to cede land1 Ukraine's Starlink restoration dispute October 20261 Volodymyr Zelenskyy1 Wars & conflicts1

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