Ukraine disputes Trump claim that Starlink restrictions have been lifted

Ukraine's government contradicted statements from U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying that restrictions on Starlink satellite internet access have not been lifted as the American leader claimed.

Trump said earlier this week that he would resolve any problems with Starlink access, appearing to suggest the limitations had already been removed. However, Ukrainian officials indicated the service continues to face operational constraints that affect its military use.

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has become an essential communications infrastructure for Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. Military units rely on the network for coordination and connectivity in areas where traditional communications infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed.

The dispute underscores ongoing complications in U.S. support for Ukraine, with questions remaining about the scope and nature of the service restrictions. Trump indicated willingness to intervene directly if issues persist, though specifics about what limitations he was referencing remained unclear.

Ukrainian officials have previously raised concerns about Starlink service disruptions at critical moments during military operations. The disagreement between Kyiv and Washington over the current status of Starlink access highlights the importance of the technology to Ukraine's defense capabilities.