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Trump pledges to resolve Starshield issues, Ukraine reports problems persist

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U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to address ongoing issues with Ukraine's military-grade Starlink service, Starshield, as reports indicate the system remains unreliable. Despite Trump's promise to resolve the problem, Ukrainian officials confirm the service is still not functioning properly.

Trump, who has not yet spoken to Elon Musk, may reach out if the issues continue. The president has stated he is frustrated with the system's capped speeds and has ordered Musk to lift the restrictions. However, Ukrainian officials report no change in the system's performance.

Ukraine continues to face challenges with Starshield, which is critical for defending against Russian drone attacks. The situation raises questions about the control of a key national security infrastructure. The U.S. government's role in resolving the issue remains unclear.

Ukrainian officials confirm that Starshield still does not work, despite Trump's intervention. The discrepancy between Trump's promise and the ongoing issues highlights the complexity of the situation and the potential for unresolved challenges.

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  1. pbs-newshour — WATCH: Trump defends Musk on Starlink disturbances, says he'll 'never do anything wrong' ·
  2. the-hill — Ukraine: Starlink still isn’t working after Trump restoration promise ·
  3. kyiv-independent — Trump vows to fix Ukraine's Starlink problems if they continue, may call Musk ·

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