US Congress Demand: Over 100 Lawmakers Call on Trump Administration and SpaceX to Restore Starshield in Ukraine
More than 100 US members of Congress have demanded explanations from President Donald Trump's administration and SpaceX regarding restrictions placed on Ukraine's Starshield satellite system.
🌍СвітPhoto: РБК-Україна
Key points
- Over 100 US lawmakers demand answers from the Trump administration and SpaceX over Starshield disruptions.
- Speed limits and access restrictions hinder Ukrainian forces from intercepting Russian strike drones.
- Congress members call for a thorough investigation to identify decision-makers behind the restrictions.
More than 100 members of the US Congress have urged the administration of President Donald Trump and SpaceX to explain why Ukraine lost full access to the Starshield satellite system and demanded its immediate restoration.
According to the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, speed reductions and limitations imposed on the military platform significantly impair Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian aggression. Lawmakers emphasized that such restrictions play directly into the Kremlin's hands.
Congressman Don Bacon strongly criticized the decision, highlighting its direct consequences for Ukrainian forces and civilians on the ground.
"This situation is leading to the murder of even more Ukrainians. These actions help the war criminal Putin," Bacon stated.
Demands for Oversight and Frontline Impact
US lawmakers called for comprehensive oversight to identify all parties responsible for restricting access, noting that supporting actions that aid a tyrant contradicts American national interests.
Ukrainian frontline troops have previously faced technical difficulties with satellite connectivity in critical sectors used to intercept Russian drones. Media reports suggested the connection slowdown might have been politically motivated to apply pressure during negotiation processes.
Source РБК-Україна — rbc.ua/rus/news/kongresi-ssha-vimagayut-vid-trampa-ta-maska-1794501… ↗
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