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Zelensky says U.S. is behind Starlink access loss

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to Starlink, a satellite communications service used by Ukrainian forces. Separately, Zelensky said Ukraine has evidence that the military systems are being throttled.
WHO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT: Zelenskyy said he believes the U.S. government is behind Ukraine's military loss of normal access to Starlink and said Ukraine has evidence the systems are being throttled.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Zelenskyy's statement concerns Ukraine's military loss of normal access to Starlink and its claim that the systems are being throttled.
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