Reuters : Two US officials and a Western official say the order to limit Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield came from inside the White House — The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House …
Two US officials and a Western official say the order to limit Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield came from inside the White House (Reuters)
In short
This directive was issued in response to concerns about the satellite system’s potential use by Russia, which has been accused of interfering with Ukraine’s military operations. The White House’s decision to limit access to the technology underscores the ongoing tensions between the United States and Russia, particularly regarding their respective allies in the region.
Key points
- This directive was issued in response to concerns about the satellite system’s potential…: This directive was issued in response to concerns about the satellite system’s potential use by Russia, which has been accused of interfering with Ukraine’s military operations.
- The White House’s decision to limit access to the technology underscores the ongoing tens…: The White House’s decision to limit access to the technology underscores the ongoing tensions between the United States and Russia, particularly regarding their respective allies in the region.