Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Starshield faced "systematic speed restrictions" for several days; Ukrainian officials believe it is to pressure Kyiv amid peace talks (Financial Times)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the Starshield satellite communications service suffered systematic speed restrictions across several days. Ukrainian officials suspect the limitations were deliberately applied to exert pressure on Kyiv in the midst of ongoing peace talks. Although the disruption severely impaired connectivity, no specific technical data regarding the slowdown was disclosed.
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The throttling of Starshield coincided with ongoing peace talks involving Ukrainian offic…: The throttling of Starshield coincided with ongoing peace talks involving Ukrainian officials.
Authorities in Kyiv suspect the communications slowdown was intended to exert diplomatic…: Authorities in Kyiv suspect the communications slowdown was intended to exert diplomatic leverage.
Technical explanations regarding the satellite speed reductions have yet to be disclosed.: Technical explanations regarding the satellite speed reductions have yet to be disclosed.
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