UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Evelyn Farkas, executive director of the McCain Institute and a former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense, called it a moral problem for the United States that Starlink speeds were slowed while Ukrainians were trying to intercept missiles and drones targeting civilians. She also said Vladimir Putin signals openness to negotiations while maintaining maximalist claims and continuing attacks.
WHO: Evelyn Farkas, McCain Institute executive director
WHAT: Farkas said the Starlink slowdown during Ukrainian efforts to intercept missiles and drones targeting civilians posed a moral problem for the United States.
WHEN: Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Farkas raised the concern because Starlink speeds were slowed while Ukrainians were trying to intercept missiles and drones targeting civilians.
