Ukraine's military communications system, Starshield, remains restricted as Trump denies discussing the issue with Musk. The system, a military-grade version of Starlink, is critical for Ukrainian defense against Russian attacks.
Trump has not spoken to Elon Musk about the restrictions but said he will if the issue is not resolved. The Wall Street Journal reported Trump contacted Musk to ask for the removal of speed caps on Starshield, but this has been denied by Ukrainian officials and European counterparts.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense confirmed signal loss issues persist, with no confirmation of speed restrictions being lifted. The matter remains under investigation, with a senior European official stating no changes have been made.
Trump has faced criticism for his handling of Ukrainian defense communications, with concerns over potential White House involvement in the restrictions. A Democratic senator has opened an inquiry into the matter, highlighting the unresolved conflict between Washington and Kyiv.