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Ukraine faces new Starshield disruptions as Trump envoys meet with Putin
Ukraine faces new Starshield disruptions as Trump envoys meet with Putin
Context
What happened: Ukraine reported renewed "significant disruptions" to Starshield satellite internet, with speed limits imposed across the front line, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Key numbers: Speed limited to 100 miles per hour versus a normal speed exceeding around 250 miles per hour.
Why it matters: Zelenskyy said the restrictions complicate intercepting Russian jet-powered drones, and strikes have gotten through. The Moscow meeting followed Abu Dhabi talks that ended with no major breakthrough, though a prisoner exchange was agreed.
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What changed
Ukraine reported renewed "significant disruptions" to Starshield satellite internet, with speed limits imposed across the front line, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Why it matters
Zelenskyy said the restrictions complicate intercepting Russian jet-powered drones, and strikes have gotten through. The Moscow meeting followed Abu Dhabi talks that ended with no major breakthrough, though a prisoner exchange was agreed.