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STARLINK CONTROVERSY : UKRAINE TEST RESULT REVEALS A DANGEROUS TRUMP BETRAYAL
Starlink Ukraine test result and Trump betrayal claims drive geopolitical controversy.
Context
What happened: A Ukrainian speed test found Starlink worked for vehicles at 180km/h in an EU country but cut out for drones above 161km/h in Ukraine. Zelensky said the limits are a "planned operation," and Trump denied responsibility.
Key numbers: 180km/h Starlink speed in Europe; 161km/h cutoff in Ukraine; Zelensky revealed results on Saturday.
Why it matters: The article says the limits left Ukrainian drones unable to intercept Russian drones, and it argues the episode warns US allies, including Australia, about relying on an unreliable ally.
What changed
A Ukrainian speed test found Starlink worked for vehicles at 180km/h in an EU country but cut out for drones above 161km/h in Ukraine. Zelensky said the limits are a "planned operation," and Trump denied responsibility.
Why it matters
The article says the limits left Ukrainian drones unable to intercept Russian drones, and it argues the episode warns US allies, including Australia, about relying on an unreliable ally.